EemDocs - July 31, 2021 - By Rachel Bridwell - Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman; Brit Long
Pearls:
- Peritonitis is common, occurring nearly annually for PD patients
- Peritonitis predisposes PD patients to a myriad of further infections and mechanical complications
- Catheter complications may present with edema and/or reduced dialysate yield
- Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis carries a high mortality and can be prevented with early recognition and cessation of PD