Write a note on peritoneal dialysis.
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1. In this method, the dialyzing fluid is introduced in abdominal cavity or peritoneal cavity.
2. The peritoneal membrane acts as semipermeable dialyzing membrane.
3. Toxic wastes and extra solutes pass into the fluid.
4. This fluid is drained out after a prescribed period of time.
5. Peritoneal dialysis can be repeated as per the need of the patient.
6. It can be carried out at home at work or while travelling. But it is not as efficient as haemodialysis.
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