Peritoneal Dialysis in Neonates and Infants

Creator(s)

Joshua J. Zaritsky
Bradley A. Warady, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2023

Identifier

DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-79135-9.00077-X

Abstract

Peritoneal dialysis(PD) has long been considered an effective treatment modality for neonates and infants with severe acute kidney injury(AKI) and is the dialysis modality of choice for patients in this age group with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Its popularity and success largely derive from its simplicity and effectiveness as a means of removing solute and fluid in even the smallest patients and because it is a well-tolerated procedure by most patients.

Journal Title

Handbook of Dialysis Therapy

Volume

Sixth Edition

First Page

712

Last Page

718

Recommended Citation

Zaritsky JJ, Warady BA. Peritoneal dialysis in neonates and infants. Handbook of Dialysis Therapy, Sixth Edition. Published online 2023:712-718. doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-79135-9.00077-x