protocol

Last reviewed 01/2018

Start with 1.5% glucose; use a higher concentration if patient is obviously fluid overloaded.

Instill two litres of dialysate into the abdomen through the catheter. Exchange hourly:

• 20 minutes for instillation
• 20 minutes for equilibration
• 20 minutes for drainage

Encourage the patient to mobilise during equilibration to improve diffusion across the peritoneal membrane.

Continue dialysis for 48-72 hours.

Observe:

• blood pressure 4 hourly
• body weight 6 hourly