A real patient using the Cycler (Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD)) at home.
In this video I preparing and use the Cycler for Peritoneal Dialysis at home. This video is for those suffering from Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure, ESRD/ ESKD.

Terms used in this video are from Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Baxter supplies my Cycler, PD fluids and supplies. My supplies are delivered to my home.
My clinic is Dialysis Clinic, Inc. ( DCi )

Time stamp
00:00 Intro
00:42 Turn on Cycler- Prepare fluids
02:16 Cassette + Organizer
04:20 self running test/ two minute hand wash and room prep
05:00 Connect bags, open clamps
07:10 Priming
07:57 Check Patient Line
08:25 Two minute hand wash and room prep
08:38 Connect to cycler
09:07 Start Therapy / Initial drain
09:37 End of Therapy
10:10 Prepare to Disconnecting after therapy
10:35 Disconnecting
11:03 Cleaning up

NOTE: My channel is for awareness, community and entertainment purposes only. Nothing on my channel is meant to be taken as medical advice. I am not a doctor nor am I medically trained. I’m a patient who is suffering from Kidney Failure caused by FSGS. Be your own health advocate as you work with your healthcare provider.

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