A quick one before the July 4th Weekend… Peritoneal dialysis solutions are often color-coded based on the dextrose concentration. Dextrose is used as the osmotically-active agent. As it is partially absorbed, patients with diabetes have to watch out…
Not all peritoneal membranes are created equally. The peritoneal equilibration test (PET) is a standardized method for assessing peritoneal membrane function, and is used for tailoring an appropriate, individualized PD prescription. The test is based on the fact…
Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis is a rare but severe complication of long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD). It may occur even years after a patient has stopped PD, and is characterized by calcifications along the peritoneum and small bowel loops (see…
