Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis is a form of home dialysis. There are currently over 130 patients on the peritoneal dialysis (PD) program at LHSC. You can fit the program to your lifestyle. The most common program is approximately 8 hours every 24 hours, while you sleep. The set-up is done in your own home by you, an assistant who could be a family member or friend, or a home care nurse.

It is portable; therefore, ideal for those who like to travel. You and your family members or friends are trained at the clinic for a week. You have access to help via telephone 24h/day. We work closely with you. The PD unit also, in partnership with Baxter, provides Telehomecare support that monitors your condition and enables early intervention for problems, a first in North America. 

"Normalizing life on PD" YouTube video
 
See more of Lianne's experiences on Peritoneal Dialysis:

"I practiced until I felt comfortable enough to start at home" YouTube video

"My switch from In-Centre Hemodialysis to Peritoneal Dialysis" YouTube video

See more of Debra's experiences on Peritoneal Dialysis:

"A comfortable way to secure my PD catheter" YouTube video

See more of George's experiences on Peritoneal Dialysis:

"We first chose to do Peritoneal Dialysis" YouTube video

Dr. Blake and Peritoneal Dialysis YouTube video