Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

Portable peritoneal dialysis using the continuous (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) presence of peritoneal dialysis solution in the peritoneal cavity except for periods of drainage and instillation of fresh solution.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Portable peritoneal dialysis using the continuous (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) presence of peritoneal dialysis solution in the peritoneal cavity except for periods of drainage and instillation of fresh solution.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • CAPD
  • Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

86(82); was see under PERITONEAL DIALYSIS 1982-85

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Previous Indexing

  • Ambulatory Care (1978-1981)
  • Peritoneal Dialysis (1978-1981)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.760w.106w.500
  2. E02w.870w.300w.650w.500
  3. E02w.912.800w.650w.500
  4. N02.421.585w.106w.500

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NLM Classification

WJ 379

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010531. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010531
  2. Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67500791