International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
Research Article
Role of Tidal Peritoneal Dialysis in Urgent-start Peritoneal Dialysis
Author(s): Jia Wen Lai, Charles C.N. Wang and Che-Yi Chou*
Background: Despite the proven safety and efficacy of Tidal Peritoneal Dialysis (TPD) in most Urgent-Start Peritoneal Dialysis (USPD) cases, the clinical staffs remains hesitant to implement it. We aimed to examine the usefulness of TPD in USPD patients, identify factors associated with troubleshooting of Automated PD (APD), and assess the clinical staff’s acceptance of TPD.
Method: We reviewed 78 patients with APD for more than three months in Asia university hospital using a baxter claria cycler. We compared biomarkers and troubleshooting events in APD patients treated with Intermittent PD (IPD) and TPD modalities. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, potassium, and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) before and 7-day after treatment were analyzed using a t-test. The troubleshooting events, including “low drain volume, “r.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096.23.11.662