Front Med (Lausanne)
September 2022
Background: Fluid overload (FO) is a common problem in patients with peritoneal dialysis (PD), it is associated with adverse outcomes and may persist despite adjustements in PD therapy.
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of stimulated diaphoresis to reduce FO with the use of a portable sauna bath.
Methods: Open-label pilot study in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and FO.
Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with poor outcomes in COVID patients. Differences between hospital-acquired (HA-AKI) and community-acquired AKI (CA-AKI) are not well established.
Methods: Prospective, observational cohort study.