Automated Peritoneal Washing Machine APD:
This procedure is performed using a machine to insert and remove peritoneal lavage solutions to and from the patient. The process of washing during sleep so all the patient must do machine programming and processing for work only.
- Immediately before sleep, the patient connects the tube out of the machine one of the peritoneal tubing fitted to the machine, and then the device is running.
- The sleeping machine calculates the amount of solution that must be entered, and the amount of solution that must be discharged from and to the patient with the utmost precision.
- This machine is simple, easy to use and safe. It can also be used anywhere that has a source of electricity.
It is noted that some patients prefer this type of washing as it:
- Provides patients with the freedom not to replace sleeping bags during sleep.
- Very suitable for schoolchildren, staff, and elderly who need special attention to complete the peritoneal wash process
An important advantage of this method is that some patients get better results from the washing process when the solution stays in the abdominal cavity for a shorter period and this occurs well during sleep using the machine and not during the day, which requires the patient to make several replacements.
In general, some patients and medical reasons are more appropriate than others to perform this type of laundry. (You can consult your doctor to choose routes).
This procedure is performed using a machine to insert and remove peritoneal lavage solutions to and from the patient. The process of washing during sleep so all the patient must do machine programming and processing for work only.
- Immediately before sleep, the patient connects the tube out of the machine one of the peritoneal tubing fitted to the machine, and then the device is running.
- The sleeping machine calculates the amount of solution that must be entered, and the amount of solution that must be discharged from and to the patient with the utmost precision.
- This machine is simple, easy to use and safe. It can also be used anywhere that has a source of electricity.
It is noted that some patients prefer this type of washing as it:
- Provides patients with the freedom not to replace sleeping bags during sleep.
- Very suitable for schoolchildren, staff, and elderly who need special attention to complete the peritoneal wash process
An important advantage of this method is that some patients get better results from the washing process when the solution stays in the abdominal cavity for a shorter period and this occurs well during sleep using the machine and not during the day, which requires the patient to make several replacements.
In general, some patients and medical reasons are more appropriate than others to perform this type of laundry. (You can consult your doctor to choose routes).
