Water removal during automated peritoneal dialysis assessed by remote patient monitoring and modelling of peritoneal tissue hydration.

Water removal which is a key treatment goal of automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) can be assessed cycle-by-cycle using remote patient monitoring (RPM). We analysed ultrafiltration patterns during night APD following a dry day (APD; no daytime fluid exchange) or wet day (APD; daytime exchange). Ultrafiltration for each APD exchange were recorded for 16 days using RPM in 14 patients.

Current epidemiology and practice patterns in prevention and treatment of PD-related infections in Poland.

Background: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) related infections are associated with technique failure and mortality. The aim of this multicentre study was to examine epidemiology, treatment and outcomes of PD-related infections in Poland as well as practice patterns for prevention of these complications in the context of current ISPD recommendations.

Methods: A survey on PD practices in relation to infectious complications was conducted in 11 large Polish PD centres.

Factors associated with early catheter-related complications in peritoneal dialysis.

Purpose: It is advocated to delay the start of peritoneal dialysis (PD) at least 10-14 days after insertion of peritoneal catheter. The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with catheter-related complications (CRC) in patients starting PD early (1-13 days) (ES) and late (14 days or more) (LS) after catheter implantation.

Material/methods: Single center, retrospective analysis of CRC occurring within 14 days of follow up after peritoneal dialysis initiation in ES and LS group of patients.

[Mineral and bone disturbances associated with chronic kidney disease].

In the course of chronic kidney disease (CKD) comes to the disturbances in mineral and bone metabolism and extra-skeletal calcification. In subsequent stages of CKD, these processes intensify, leading to a deterioration in the quality of life and disability. They are also a major cause of morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular causes in CKD.

A comprehensive study on hemostasis in CAPD patients treated with erythropoietin.

Objective: Bleeding diathesis and simultaneous thrombotic complications may be seen in dialyzed patients. Erythropoietin (EPO) may shift the precarious balance of the hemostatic system toward thrombosis. Platelets and tissue factor (TF) play a major role in plug formation.