Journal Watch - PD
Functional Iron Deficiency and Survival on PD
A 10-year retrospective look at survival examined records from 1,173 PD patients who had normal iron levels, absolute iron deficiency, functional iron deficiency (FID), or high iron levels. Among the group, 77.5% had iron deficiency, and FID, in particular, was linked with an increased risk of all-cause—but not cardiovascular—mortality.
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Tags: Mortality, Peritoneal Dialysis, PD
Shared decision-making (SDM) About Modality: PD vs. HD Experiences
A cross-sectional survey of 300 dialysis patients (82 on PD and 218 on HD) revealed that those on PD were significantly more likely to report having received an SDM conversation than those on HD. The authors conclude that SDM should take place in the early stages of CKD.
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Tags: Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, PD
Warming PD Fluid to Body Temperature Does Not Improve Clearance
There may not be a clear benefit to warming PD fluid to body temperature, suggests a small (N=18) single blind randomized controlled trial. Participants were assigned to have a peritoneal equilibrium test with fluid at 37°C or warmed with conventional methods. The two groups had similar outcomes for peritoneal clearance, abdominal discomfort, body temperature, blood pressure, and other parameters.
Read the abstract » | (added 2020-11-12)