Ultrafiltration Rate

[Ibermudes]

Hi everyone,
I’ve been doing Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) for a week now and I still don’t really understand what is the ultrafiltration rate. Can anyone explain a little bit more? Also what numbers are considered to be good ultrafiltration rates?? I only do 2000 ml every exchange.

Any info would be great! Thanks!

[boozer3]

Ultrafiltration rate. You take in 2000 ml an exchange. If you drain out 2500 ml the ultrafiltration is 500. Ultrafiltration is what you want - the more the better.

[rdwilli17]

You always want a positive ultra filtration. This is the extra solution ur body releases during dialysis. I have been on PD for 3 months now and like it so much better than hemodialysis! I feel better and seem to have more energy, and if I have to be in dialysis this is the way to go.