What do I need to do after the fluid change?

  What operation do I need to do after the fluid change?  1. Check the dialysate: Under normal circumstances, the dialysate drained out is a yellowish transparent liquid, occasionally there are some white cotton wool-like lines floating inside, these flocs are called fibrin, a small amount of fibrin is normal and there is no need to worry. If the dialysate is cloudy and opaque, or if you suspect that there is blood, you should keep it and report it to your doctor or nurse.  2. Weighing the dialysate: Weigh how much dialysate there is and put it in the Peritoneal Dialysis Record Book. This is one of the important bases for your doctor to adjust your treatment plan, so please fill it out carefully. Because the characteristics of each person’s peritoneum are different, the amount of fluid drained varies even if the same concentration of dialysis fluid is used.  3, record the drainage time: if the drainage time is too long, more than half an hour, record it first. If there is no improvement even after several consecutive fluid changes, consult with your doctor or nurse.  4.Dispose of dialysis fluid and used items: Cut open the drainage bag and pour the waste fluid into the toilet bowl. Be careful not to let the fluid splash around, and then flush it away with water. If you have hepatitis, you should soak it in bleach before flushing the toilet. Throw the soft bag in the trash.  5. Put other items away properly.