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Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

J A Niezgoda1, A B Wolfson

  • 1Joint Military Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1994
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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.

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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.