Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Peritonitis during continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

J Rubin, W A Rogers, H M Taylor

    Annals of Internal Medicine
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Printing by and for the Blind.

    The Hospital·2018
    Same author

    The effect of transthoracic vagotomy upon the functions of the stomach and upon the early clinical course of patients with peptic ulcer.

    Southern medical journal·2010
    Same author

    The family physician looks at terminal cancer.

    Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien·2010
    Same author

    Ear defenders.

    The Laryngoscope·2010
    Same author

    INCREASED RESISTANCE TO VIRAL INFECTION AS A RESULT OF INCREASED FLUID IN TISSUES.

    The Journal of experimental medicine·2009
    Same author

    Clarifying K/DOQI's guideline targets for peritoneal dialysis adequacy.

    Nephrology nursing journal : journal of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association·2002

    Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis for chronic renal failure led to frequent peritonitis, increasing hospitalizations and negating cost benefits. Preventing peritonitis is crucial for this therapy to succeed.

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Medical Procedures

    Background:

    • Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a treatment for chronic renal failure.
    • Technical aspects of CAPD can lead to peritonitis, a serious complication.
    • Effective prevention strategies for peritonitis are needed to ensure CAPD's viability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the incidence and microbiology of peritonitis in a CAPD program.
    • To assess the effectiveness of intraperitoneal cephalothin in treating peritonitis.
    • To determine the impact of peritonitis on hospitalization and the overall success of CAPD.

    Main Methods:

    • A therapeutic program of CAPD was initiated for patients with chronic renal failure.
    • Microbiologic evaluation of 97 peritonitis episodes was performed.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Dialysate cell counts and gram stains were utilized for diagnosis.
  • Treatment efficacy was assessed using intraperitoneal cephalothin.

    • Main Results:

    • 73% of peritonitis episodes were culture-positive, predominantly by gram-positive organisms early on and gram-negative rods later.
    • Dialysate gram stains had a low positivity rate (9%).
    • Dialysate cell counts reliably indicated peritoneal inflammation and treatment response.
    • Peritonitis led to significant hospitalization, offsetting financial benefits of CAPD.

    Conclusions:

    • Peritonitis is a major challenge in CAPD, significantly impacting patient outcomes and treatment economics.
    • While cephalothin showed efficacy, peritonitis prevention remains paramount for successful CAPD therapy.
    • Further advancements in CAPD techniques are necessary to minimize peritonitis incidence.