This brochure provides information on how patients can learn if they are receiving adequate peritoneal dialysis (PD). It provides suggested weekly targets, information on how to check on the adequacy of peritoneal dialysis and why it is important to maintain proper nutrition. Patients can also find a list of important questions they should consider asking their doctors and the members of the PD staff.

To obtain a copy of this brochure, please call 800-749-2257. Please note that at this time, AAKP is only able to send packages to addresses in the United States. AAKP can not send complimentary packages to P.O. Boxes.

This brochure was developed by the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) with an educational grant from Baxter Healthcare Inc. Distributed by the American Association of Kidney Patients and Baxter Healthcare Inc.

AAKP Advisory of Peritoneal Dialysis

The content only of this brochure is also accessible through the following links:

• Residual Kidney Function
• What Is Enough Dialysis?
• Evaluating Membrane Transport
• Your Peritoneal Dialysis Prescription
• Maintain Proper Nutrition
• Is Your Peritoneal Access OK?
• Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor and PD Staff