Keywords peritonitis, infection, microbiology Outline Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis, 509 Pathogenesis, 509 Host Defense Mechanisms of the Peritoneal Cavity, 510 Presentation, 511 Diagnosis, 511 Treatment of Peritonitis, 511 Mycobacterial Peritonitis,…
Abstract Hemodialysis patients are at increased risk of infections, which are common adverse events among this patient population. We review factors contributing to infections among hemodialysis patients and epidemiology of…
Abstract Currently accepted measures of dialysis dose for hemodialysis often are referred to as measures of dialysis adequacy. Dialysis can perform many functions to partially correct kidney failure, such as…
Abstract In this chapter we review the physical, chemical, and clinical principles of hemodialysis as they relate to the treatment of uremia, starting with historical milestones and ending with projections…
Abstract Supportive care plays a key role in management of patients with chronic kidney disease. Patients with end-stage renal disease have a mortality risk and symptom burden higher than hospitalized…
Abstract The population of individuals with kidney failure requiring renal replacement therapy in the United States and around the world continues to grow. The optimal timing for the initiation of…
Abstract A number of nutrition-related and catabolism-related complications arise with the loss of kidney function. These abnormalities are collectively termed protein-energy wasting (PEW) syndrome and have important consequences on patients’…
Outline Sleep in Chronic Kidney Disease, 224 Sleep in End-Stage Kidney Disease, 226 Sleep in Hemodialysis, 227 Sleep in Peritoneal Dialysis, 229 Sleep in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease, 231 Sleep…
Abstract Uremia is a clinical syndrome with a wide range of signs and symptoms. It arises with advanced kidney failure and is characterized by the accumulation of numerous organic chemicals…
Abstract Systemic inflammation is a common complication that contributes to the abysmal outcomes in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is caused by a range of factors associated…
