CIC’s Life-Saving Kidney Dialysis product
View(s):The Pharmaceutical department of CIC’s Healthcare division is creating a significant impact in Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector by providing people with a simple and convenient kidney dialysis product.
The peritoneal dialysis product distributed by CIC Pharaceuticals is the only dialysis treatment of its kind available in Sri Lanka. The product is developed by Baxter USA, a global healthcare company with expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, according to a company media release.
The peritoneal dialysis product is designed to treat and assist kidney patients suffering from ESRD. For most of these patients, only five to 10 per cent of their kidneys remain functional, so toxins remain trapped in their bodies.
The peritoneal dialysis product drains out all water and toxins accumulated within the body due to a failing kidney and replaces it with fluids required by the body. Fourteen days prior to the treatment commencing, patients have to undergo a minor surgical procedure to insert a catheter into the peritoneal cavity.
The peritoneal dialysis product is simple and easy to use; it’s also a life-saving solution that enhances the quality of life for patients suffering from kidney disease.
Unlike hemodialysis which involves removing toxins from the blood and treatments lasting up to four hours, peritoneal dialysis is a simple and effective home therapy which only needs to be done three times a day for fifteen minutes at a time. With peritoneal dialysis, there is no need to travel regularly to a hospital so patients can reduce both their transport costs and the amount of time they spend in hospital.
The peritoneal dialysis product can be used in the comfort of a patient’s home or office, providing valuable freedom and mobility. Following the insertion of a catheter, a patient only needs to invest in the fluids for the treatment. The catheter and adapter are designed to remain intact for life however the transfer set needs to be changed every six months to prevent infection. Peritoneal dialysis ensures that the kidneys do not deteriorate further; this prevents the need for kidney replacement, the release said.