Peritoneal Dialysis Made Simple for Patients and Caregivers: A Step-by-Step Home Care Guide to Preventing Infections, Managing Fluid Balance, Troubleshooting Complications, and Doing Daily PD Exchang

You were sent home with a catheter, a machine, and instructions that made your hands shake.Nobody warned you it would feel this overwhelming. Nobody explained what to do when the drain is cloudy, when the fill hurts, when the numbers don't match what your nurse said. You are managing a life-sustaining treatment inside your own home — and one mistake can mean a hospital admission, a lost catheter, or worse.Peritonitis. Exit-site infection. Ultrafiltration failure. Fluid overload. These are not rare complications. They happen to patients who were never properly taught — patients who were handed a manual instead of a mentor.This book is the mentor you were never given.Peritoneal Dialysis Made Simple for Patients and Caregivers was written for the person doing CAPD exchanges at the kitchen table, the spouse managing APD at 3am, the adult child who became a caregiver overnight, and the home dialysis nurse who needs a resource their patients can actually read and follow.Whether you are managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), or supporting a loved one through kidney failure home treatment — this is the clear, step-by-step home care guide that your nephrologist wishes existed when you were discharged.Inside this book, you will find:A complete, illustrated walkthrough of the CAPD exchange procedure step by step — from hand hygiene to disconnection, written in plain language with nothing assumedThe exact protocol for peritoneal dialysis at home for beginners — including what to check before every exchange, what to document, and what never to skipHow to prevent peritonitis at home — the infection that ends more PD journeys than any other complication — with the proven steps that cut your risk dramaticallyDialysis catheter care and exit-site infection prevention — daily routines that protect your access and keep you out of hospitalAPD and CAPD fluid management — understanding your prescription, reading your fluid balance, recognizing when you are overloaded or dehydrated before it becomes an emergencyA complete home dialysis caregiver guide for kidney failure — dedicated chapters for family members and attendants who share the responsibility of safe home dialysisReal-world case scenarios — actual PD situations walked through from problem to solution, so you know exactly what to do when things do not go as plannedDaily progress tracking tools — simple logs and checklists to monitor your kidney health, fluid balance, and exchange records every single dayAvoid dialysis complications — a chapter dedicated to recognizing early warning signs before they escalate, covering everything from cloudy effluent to tunnel infections to UF failureNutrition guidance for ESRD home management — how your renal diet and fluid restrictions interact with your PD prescription, including what to eat, what to avoid, and how to adjust when your numbers shiftYou are performing a medical procedure inside your home, every single day. You deserve to do it with complete confidence — not constant anxiety.Every exchange you do without the right knowledge is an exchange where something could go wrong. Peritonitis does not give warnings. Exit-site infections do not wait. But with the right guide, you will spot every problem before it becomes a crisis — and build the daily routine that keeps your kidney health on track, your catheter clean, and your family's fear replaced with confidence.Scroll up and click Add to Cart. Your next exchange should be your safest one yet. Read more