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Peritoneal Dialysis Access Pathways

Guidance for navigating PD catheter selection, use and insertion ― Learn more about our live programs, explore self guided online learning tools, and view videos for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Access.

Discover On-Demand:
Peritoneal Dialysis Path to Proficiency

Build your practice by evaluating proven outcomes and processes. Break through barriers to adoption by understanding surgical best practices. Develop ease of use by harnessing surgical technique instruction from industry leaders. Access four educational sessions at your own pace.

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS ACCESS PATHWAYS
Session 1: Overcoming Barriers and Starting a Successful PD Practice

15 minutes

Knowing where to start in adopting Peritoneal Dialysis can be challenging. Hear from Dr. Micah Chan on the steps, considerations, and process for developing a successful PD program.

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS ACCESS PATHWAYS
Session 2: Perioperative Planning and Preparation

10 minutes

Explore considerations for Percutaneous Peritoneal Dialysis catheter insertion planning and preparation with David Wernsing, M.D. — including patient landmarking, incision location, and tunnel track position.

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS ACCESS PATHWAYS
Session 3: Percutaneous Peritoneal Dialysis Insertion Technique

12 minutes

Dr. John Aruny provides step-by-step demonstration and instruction of the percutaneous peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter insertion process.

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS ACCESS PATHWAYS
Session 4: Percutaneous Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Conclusions

5 minutes

Evaluate Percutaneous Peritoneal Dialysis catheter placement study outcomes with Micah Chan, M.D. — identifying situational technique advantages and disadvantages.

PD Insertion Live Training Summit

Expand skills and knowledge to advance PD best practices — with expert physicians.

Explore peritoneal dialysis catheter and options

A variety of PD catheter configurations for placement and patient customization.

Reimbursement and procedure coding

Explore tools and guidelines to help your staff optimize the process of procedural CPT and HCPCS code selection — for hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and dialysis access maintenance.

Discover all resources

Our resource library is designed to help you find a comprehensive listing of tools and information — all in one place. View, search and filter for kidney health technology webinar courses, downloads, and other educational materials.

Society partnerships

Stay connected to dialysis access industry professionals and continue to advance PD best practices.

ASDIN — American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
ASN — American Society of Nephrology
ANNA — American Nephrology Nurses Association
ADC — Annual Dialysis Conference
CIDA — Controversies in Dialysis Access
SIR — Society of Interventional Radiology
VASA — Vascular Access Society of the Americas