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Calcium transfer during intermittent peritoneal dialysis

K E Andersen

    Nephron
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD) effectively transfers calcium from dialysis fluid to blood in chronic renal failure patients. Higher calcium concentrations in dialysis fluid significantly increase this calcium transfer.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Patients with chronic renal failure often experience calcium imbalances.
    • Peritoneal dialysis is a common treatment modality for renal failure.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate calcium transfer dynamics during intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD).
    • To evaluate the impact of varying calcium concentrations and osmolality in dialysis fluid on calcium transfer.

    Main Methods:

    • Four groups of chronic renal failure patients underwent IPD with different dialysis fluid calcium concentrations and osmolality.
    • Serum total and ionized calcium levels were monitored.
    • Balance studies were conducted to quantify net calcium transfer.

    Main Results:

    • IPD with standard and high calcium concentrations led to increased serum calcium levels.
    • A positive net transfer of calcium from dialysis fluid to blood was observed, most pronounced with high calcium fluid.
    • Dialysate osmolality did not significantly affect calcium transfer.
    • Calcium-free dialysis cycles initially lowered serum calcium, but this was reversible.

    Conclusions:

    • Intermittent peritoneal dialysis facilitates calcium transfer into the bloodstream.
    • Higher calcium concentrations in dialysis fluid enhance calcium uptake.
    • Dialysate osmolality and albumin levels do not appear to be critical factors in calcium transfer during IPD.

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