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07-19-61-244 October 2, 2009 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide
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1. Glossary
Tidal Peritoneal Dialysis (TPD)
Tidal dialysis is a form of APD where only a portion of the solution in your
peritoneal cavity is drained and filled each cycle.
Tidal Volume
The volume of solution filled during each Tidal cycle.
Tidal Volume Percentage
The Tidal Volume expressed as a percent (%) of the Fill Volume.
Total UF
Total UF (ultrafiltration) is the sum of the UF for all of your cycles. The Initial
Drain and your Last Fill Volume are not included in your Total UF.
Total Volume
The Total Volume of dialysis solution for the entire course of therapy,
including the Last Fill Volume.
Transfer Set
Tubing that connects the patient line on the disposable set or UltraBag set to
the catheter.
Ultrafiltration (UF)
UF is the additional fluid removed from your body as part of your dialysis
therapy. It is the difference between the total amount of fluid filled and the
amount of fluid drained.
Universal Precautions
Universal precautions refers to the practice, in medicine, of avoiding contact
with patients’ bodily fluids, by means of wearing nonporous articles such as
medical gloves, goggles, and face shields.
Uremia
The condition in which a person gets sick from wastes (toxins) that build up in
the blood. Someone who has uremia may experience nausea, weakness,
weight loss, memory problems, and/or trouble sleeping.