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Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
1Joint Military Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1994
Summary
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a common treatment for end-stage renal disease. Patients on CAPD face risks like peritonitis, requiring modified emergency care.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a prevalent treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
- While offering advantages over hemodialysis, CAPD presents unique complications.
- Infectious complications, particularly peritonitis, are common in CAPD patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the common complications of CAPD encountered in emergency settings.
- To emphasize the need for modified evaluation and management strategies for CAPD patients in the emergency department.
Main Methods:
- Review of common CAPD-related emergencies.
- Discussion of diagnostic and management considerations specific to CAPD patients.
Main Results:
- Peritonitis and other infections are the most frequent CAPD complications in emergency departments.
- Standard emergency protocols may require adaptation for CAPD patients.
Conclusions:
- Emergency physicians must be aware of CAPD-specific complications.
- Tailored approaches are essential for the effective management of CAPD patients presenting with emergencies.