Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)

Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) is a treatment for kidney failure that uses your abdominal lining (peritoneum) as a natural filter to remove waste and excess fluids from your blood. A machine programmed to run overnight performs multiple exchanges of a special dialysis fluid through a catheter placed in your abdomen. This process allows your body to clean itself while you sleep, providing continuous dialysis. APD offers flexibility and independence, making it easier to manage kidney health without frequent clinic visits, and is suitable for many patients with end-stage kidney disease.