Automated Peritoneal Dialysis

Abstract

Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) is a term used to refer to all forms of peritoneal dialysis that employ a mechanized device to assist in the delivery and drainage of dialysate. Automated cyclers are used in intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD), nocturnal intermittent peritoneal dialysis (NIPD), continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CCPD), tidal peritoneal dialysis (TPD), and continuous flow peritoneal dialysis (CFPD) [1-3]. In addition, some patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) may receive one or more nocturnal exchanges with a night exchange device [4].