During which time of the peritoneal dialysis cycle do excess fluid and waste products cross over the peritoneal membrane?

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After the dialysate is infused,an inflow clamp is closed.This starts the dwell phase,in which the processes of osmosis and diffusion occur between the patient's blood and the body's natural filter,known as the semipermeable peritoneal membrane.During this time,excess fluid,electrolytes,and waste products cross over the patient's peritoneal membrane into the dialysate.
During the inflow phase,a prescribed amount of sterile,warmed hypertonic solution (dialysate)infuses into the peritoneal cavity via a surgically placed soft silicone or polyurethane catheter.The used dialysis solution (effluent)drains from the peritoneal cavity in the final phase,removing fluid and excess electrolytes as well as waste products.
Hemodilution is not a phase of peritoneal dialysis.

During Which Time of the Peritoneal Dialysis Cycle Do Excess