Understanding PD and knowing what to expect are important to your treatment success. In this section, you will learn what it is like to start PD and keep it up in the long term, who your care team is and how to work with them, and what to watch for during your treatment.
Beginning Peritoneal Dialysis
It takes time to get used to your PD treatments. Read a description of what your first few months will be like, so you know what to expect.
What To Expect During Peritoneal Dialysis Training
If you choose PD, you will get training before you begin. This page describes the training process and what you will learn.
What To Expect In The First Year and Beyond
Read this section to find out what life may be like in the first year of PD and after.
Your Care Team: What They Do
Meet the team who will help you with your care. Learn what they do and when you will see them. Watch a video about a patient care plan meeting.
Working with Your Care Team
This page shows you the steps you can take to get the most from your care team. Download a checklist of questions to ask your nurse and a list of things that you should make sure your care team knows.
Caring For Your Catheter
To do PD, you need a catheter that can fill and empty your abdomen. Find out about the PD catheter and how to care for it.
Monitoring Your Care
Because you do PD at home, you will need to carefully observe your health and well-being. In this section, you will learn the signs of quality care, successful treatment, and possible treatment problems to watch out for and report.
