Nephrology

Peritoneal dialysis

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Do you recommend placement of a backup AV fistula in an advanced CKD patient who is planning to do peritoneal dialysis?

Prior retrospective studies have suggested a lower rate of future catheter use with a backup AVF in place (Haralabopoulos et al., PMID 32852703).

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Are there instances where you may transiently transition a perioperative ESKD on PD inpatient from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis if they are likely to receive a large volume of fluid?

Invited Professor Series Video: Volume Management and Access Troubleshooting in Peritoneal Dialysis - Claretha Lyas, MD

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How soon after an intervention is done for peritoneal catheter inflow or outflow obstruction is it advisable to repeat the Kt/V?

Invited Professor Series Video: Volume Management and Access Troubleshooting in Peritoneal Dialysis - Claretha Lyas, MD

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How long would you wait for outflow to improve before consulting surgery in a peritoneal dialysis patient with an outflow obstruction who is prescribed laxatives for catheter migration?

Invited Professor Series Video: Volume Management and Access Troubleshooting in Peritoneal Dialysis - Claretha Lyas, MD

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How do you determine the fill volume of icodextrin for a volume-overloaded ESKD on PD patient considering that the dwell may last throughout the day?

Invited Professor Series Video: Volume Management and Access Troubleshooting in Peritoneal Dialysis - Claretha Lyas, MD

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Do you recommend continuing peritoneal dialysis in an ESKD patient on peritoneal dialysis who is diagnosed with encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis since abdominal symptoms may worsen when peritoneal dialysis is stopped?

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In what instances might you recommend twice daily 7.5% icodextrin to patients on peritoneal dialysis?

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When would you recommend adding peritoneal dialysis to a patient with oxalosis who is already receiving hemodialysis?

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Would you recommend transition to hemodialysis for a patient with calciphylaxis, hyperphosphatemia, and ESKD on peritoneal dialysis?

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What considerations do you make to the dialysis prescription for a pregnant patient on peritoneal dialysis?

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Do you prefer that hospitalized peritoneal dialysis patients use their own home dialysis equipment during the admission?

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What is the preferred timing for removal of a peritoneal dialysis catheter in a patient who has transitioned to hemodialysis?

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What is the antifungal prophylaxis regimen that you use in patients on peritoneal dialysis who are receiving antibiotics?

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Is peritoneal dialysis a contraindication to pelvic radiotherapy?

What are the expected outcomes if you were to irradiate the pelvis in someone on peritoneal dialysis?

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Papers discussed in this category

Perit Dial Int, 2022 Mar

ISPD peritonitis guideline recommendations: 2022 update on prevention and treatment.

Renal failure, 2006

Intraperitoneal sodium thiosulfate for the treatment of calciphylaxis.

American journal of nephrology, 2014

Oxalate quantification in hemodialysate to assess dialysis adequacy for primary hyperoxaluria.

Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN, 2015-11-06

Peritoneal Equilibration Test and Patient Outcomes.

Perit Dial Int, 2020 Jan 21

International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis practice recommendations: Prescribing high-quality goal-directed peritoneal dialysis.

Am J Kidney Dis, 2009 Apr 25

The importance of residual kidney function for patients on dialysis: a critical review.

Perit Dial Int, 2017 Jul-Aug

Length of Time on Peritoneal Dialysis and Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis - Position Paper for ISPD: 2017 Update.

Semin Nephrol, 2017 Jan

Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis.

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