
07-19-61-244 October 2, 2009 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide 1-1
Glossary
1.1 Terms Used in This Guide
# of Day Exchanges
The number of CAPD manual exchanges performed using an UltraBag system.
If no manual exchanges are performed on a given day, enter a zero (0). The
maximum number of manual exchanges allowed is five (5).
Abdomen
The area of your body that includes your stomach.
Abdominal Fullness
A patient’s feeling of fullness, sometimes referred to as “overfill” or “overfull.”
This feeling can come from Increased Intraperitoneal Volume (IIPV), or can
come from eating a large meal, constipation, or abdominal masses. See also
IPV and IIPV.
Air Infusion
Air in the patient line delivered to the peritoneal cavity. Air infusion can cause
pain in the abdomen and/or shoulder. An incomplete prime can cause air
infusion.
Aseptic Technique
The practice of cleanliness in handling items associated with your therapy. It
means you should put on a face mask and thoroughly wash and dry your
hands every time you connect or disconnect.
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