Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an important home-based treatment for kidney failure and
accounts for 11% of all dialysis and 9% of all kidney replacement therapy globally. Although …

Antimicrobial pharmacology and its effect on prescribing is quite complex. Selecting an
antibiotic that will optimally treat an infection while minimizing adverse effects and the …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-associated peritonitis is a serious complication of PD and
prevention and treatment of such is important in reducing patient morbidity and mortality …

Background: Peritonitis is the leading cause of morbidity and technique failure in peritoneal
dialysis (PD) patients. The International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) recommends …

The success of peritoneal dialysis (PD) as renal replacement therapy depends upon a safe,
functional, and durable catheter access to the peritoneal cavity provided in a timely fashion …

Background The International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) last published
guidelines on prescribing peritoneal dialysis (PD) in 2006. 1 These focused primarily on …

Rationale & Objective Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related peritonitis carries high morbidity for
PD patients. Understanding the characteristics and risk factors for peritonitis can guide …

Peritoneal dialysis is an effective treatment modality for patients with end-stage renal
disease. The relative use of peritoneal dialysis versus hemodialysis varies widely by …

Summary statements (1) Peritoneal dialysis (PD) should be considered a suitable modality
for treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI) in all settings (1B). Guideline 2: Access and fluid …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a renal replacement therapy based on infusing a sterile solution
into the peritoneal cavity through a catheter and provides for the removal of solutes and …