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Nephrology - CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis)
CAPD is one type of peritoneal dialysis. It cleans your body, helps to control the water and replaces the work of the diseased kidneys. CAPD is the most portable type of dialysis. It uses manual bags containing peritoneal dialysis fluid. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is done to remove wastes, chemicals, and extra fluid from your body. During CAPD, a liquid called dialysate is put into your abdomen through a catheter (thin tube). The dialysate pulls wastes, chemicals, and extr
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