Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Services

Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) is a method of dialysis that is carried out through the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), where the peritoneal membrane acts as a filter, so CAPD is often referred to as an alternative to dialysis through the stomach for sufferers of chronic kidney disease.
 
In hemodialysis, blood is removed from the body, filtered through a machine, and then the filtered blood is returned to the body. Hemodialysis is usually performed in a health facility, such as a dialysis center or hospital. Meanwhile, CAPD uses the peritoneal membrane as a filter for waste substances and removes excess fluid. CAPD can be done 3 to 6 times a day, with one fluid before bed.

CAPD Advantages:
 
1. It is continuous dialysis, where the process is natural and involves cleaning the blood continuously, not intermittently.

2. It can be done independently, so it doesn't require the help of other people and is easy to learn.

3. Reduce strict diet and fluid restrictions.

4. Does not require needle insertion.

5. Maintain residual kidney function better.

6. Can control blood pressure and fluid volume better so that it has cardiovascular benefits.

7. Better quality of life and reduced risk of hepatitis C.

8. The risk of anemia is reduced by administering EPO at a lower dose.

9. The life expectancy at the start of dialysis is better than HD.

10. Cheaper.

On the other hand, the risks that can occur during CAPD procedures are infections, hernias, weight gain and suboptimal dialysis (not monitored by doctors).