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How Peritoneal Dialysis Works
 (Vol 31/No. 5. On-line test expires: 10/20/2006)
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  AUTHOR
Karen T. Kelley, BSN, RN, CNN
 Karen T. Kelley, BSN, RN, CNN, is a Clinical Educator with The Renal Division at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, McGaw Park, Il. She is a member of the ANNA PD SIG and The Jersey North Chapter.
  OUTLINE

Successful peritoneal dialysis is based on a patent access, the instillation into the peritoneal cavity of a dialysate prescription solution, and an intact, functioning peritoneal membrane with adequate blood flow. This article describes the basic concepts of peritioneal dialysis.
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  CE RELATED INFORMATION
This offering for 1.0 contact hours is being provided by the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA), which is accredited as a provider and approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center-Commission on Accreditation (ANCCCOA). This educational activity is approved by most states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. ANNA is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Provider No. 00910.

  EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Goal:
To explain the basic concepts of peritoneal dialysis.

 Objectives:
1. Identify and describe the components needed to perform peritoneal dialysis.
2. Summarize the physiologic processes, which occur during the three phases of a peritoneal dialysis exchange.
3. Discuss ultrafiltration and clearance in peritoneal dialysis.
AUTHOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Karen T Kelley has no conflicts of interest to disclose.



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