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Dialysis therapy in children.

K P Mehta1

  • 1Nephrology Division, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Jaslok Hospital and Research Center and Bombay Institute for Prevention and Control of Kidney Diseases, Mumbai.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|March 8, 2002
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Pediatric dialysis, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, offers life-saving and life-sustaining treatments for children with kidney failure and metabolic disorders. Peritoneal dialysis is recommended for younger children due to technical challenges with hemodialysis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Critical Care Pediatrics

Background:

  • Acute dialysis is crucial for pediatric emergencies like acute renal failure, poisoning, and metabolic disorders.
  • Chronic dialysis supports children with end-stage renal disease awaiting transplantation.
  • Dialysis principles in children mirror adult practices, applicable from newborns to adolescents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the principles, indications, procedures, and challenges of acute and chronic dialysis in pediatric patients.
  • To compare the suitability of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in different pediatric age groups.
  • To highlight the requirements for establishing a successful pediatric dialysis program.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established pediatric dialysis protocols and equipment.

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  • Comparison of technical feasibility and outcomes between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in infants and young children.
  • Discussion of the multidisciplinary team approach for pediatric end-stage renal disease management.

    • Main Results:

    • Hemodialysis presents technical and hemodynamic challenges in children aged 0-5 years.
    • Peritoneal dialysis is a simpler, efficient, and safer alternative for infants and young children.
    • Availability of pediatric-specific dialysis equipment is improving, but cost remains a barrier for chronic peritoneal dialysis in India.
    • A specialized multidisciplinary team is essential for effective pediatric dialysis programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Acute peritoneal dialysis should be accessible in all pediatric emergency departments.
    • Peritoneal dialysis is a viable and recommended option for pediatric dialysis, especially in younger children.
    • Addressing cost and ensuring specialized team availability are key to expanding pediatric dialysis services.