Medicine

B. Piraino, G. Bailie, J. Bernardini, E. Boeschoten, Amit Gupta, C. Holmes, E. Kuijper, P. Li, W. Lye, S. Mujais, D. Paterson, M. P. Fontán, A. Ramos, F. Schaefer, L. Uttley

2005.3.1PERITONEAL DIALYSIS INTERNATIONAL

DOI: 10.1177/089686080502500203

tlooto Summary

Peritonitis remains a leading complication of peritoneal dialysis, and sometimes is associated with death of the patient, and the PD community continues to focus attention on prevention and treatment of PD-related infections.

Abstract

Peritonitis remains a leading complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD). It contributes to technique failure and hospitalization, and sometimes is associated with death of the patient. Severe and prolonged peritonitis can lead to peritoneal membrane failure. Therefore, the PD community continues to focus attention on prevention and treatment of PD-related infections.

Citation format

PIRAINO, B., et al. Peritoneal dialysis-related infections recommendations: 2005 update. PERITONEAL DIALYSIS INTERNATIONAL, 2005, 25: 107–131.