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FIG. 54-3 Manual peritoneal dialysis via an implanted abdominal catheter (Tenckhoff
catheter).

Box 54-8

Types of Automated Peritoneal Dialysis

Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis

▪ Dialysis requires a peritoneal cycling machine.
▪ Dialysis usually consists of 3 cycles done at night and 1 cycle with an 8-hour
dwell done in the morning.
▪ The sterile catheter system is opened only for the on-and-off procedures, which
reduces the risk of infection.
▪ The client does not need to do exchanges during the day.

Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis

▪ Dialysis requires a peritoneal cycling machine.
▪ Dialysis is not a continuous procedure.
▪ Dialysis is performed for 10 to 14 hours, 3 or 4 times a week.

Nightly Peritoneal Dialysis

▪ Dialysis requires a cycling machine.

▪ Dialysis is performed for 8 to 12 hours each night, with no daytime exchanges or
dwells.

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