Choice of Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions
Authors: HEINRICH TENCKHOFF
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1971)

Editorial Notes1 August 1971Choice of Peritoneal Dialysis SolutionsHEINRICH TENCKHOFF, M.D.HEINRICH TENCKHOFF, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-75-2-313 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptPeritoneal dialysis enjoys increasing popularity in the treatment of both acute and chronic renal failure despite its complications. As Gault and associates (1) remind us in this issue, most of these complications, such as alkalosis, hypovolemia, hypernatremia, and hyperglycemia, arise from inappropriate choice or use of dialysis solutions, especially the markedly hyperosmolar dialysates. Quite rightly, they note that these complications can be prevented, as a rule, by anticipation and appropriate management. The fact remains that solution-related complications and deaths continue to be reported even from major medical centers with extensive experience. In view of these facts and of the wide...References1. GAULTFERGUSONSIDHU MEJ: Fluid and electrolyte complications of peritoneal dialysis. Choice of dialysis solution. Ann Intern Med 75:253-262, 1971 LinkGoogle Scholar2. BURNSHENDERSONHAGER RLE: Peritoneal dialysis. New Eng J Med 267:1060-1066, 1962 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar3. MORIARTYPARSONS MF: Intermittent peritoneal dialysis. Brit J Urol 38:623-625, 1966 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. YUTUCWARDSHILIPETAR WGG: Substitution of sorbitol for dextrose in peritoneal irrigation fluid: a preliminary report. Trans Amer Soc Artif Intern Organs 13:168-171, 1967 Google Scholar5. TENCKHOFF H: Unpublished data Google Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Department of Medicine University of Washington Seattle, Wash. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byNovel Low Na Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions Designed to Optimize Na Gap of Effluent: Kinetics of Na and Water RemovalNew Approaches to Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis TherapiesComments on dialysis solution, antibiotic transport, poisoning, and novel uses of peritoneal dialysisComplications of peritoneal dialysis other than peritonitisPeritoneal DialysisPractical Use of Peritoneal DialysisNephrologieComplications of Peritoneal Dialysis Other Than PeritonitisComments on Dialysis Solution Composition, Antibiotic Transport, Poisoning, and Novel Uses of Peritoneal DialysisPeritoneal DialysisComplications of acute peritoneal dialysisPeritoneal Dialysis with Fructose Dialysate Prevention of Hyperglycemia and HyperosmolalityRASIB M. RAJA, M.D., MARK S. KRAMER, M.D., RAMESH MANCHANDA, M.D., NESTOR LAZARO, M.D., JERRY L. ROSENBAUM, M.D., F.A.C.P.Hazards of Hyperosmolar SolutionsDONALD G. VIDT, M.D.Fluid Loss in Peritoneal DialysisUMBERTO BUONCRISTIANI, MARIO TIMIOGlucose Absorption and Hyperglycaemia During Peritoneal Dialysis 1 August 1971Volume 75, Issue 2Page: 313-314KeywordsHyperglycemiaHypernatremiaMedical dialysisPeritoneal dialysisRenal failure ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 August 1971 PDF downloadLoading ...