Detailed description of peritoneal dialysis [article]

Θεοδοσία Παρμάκη, University Of Thessaly, Βασίλειος Λιακόπουλος
2022
Chronic kidney disease is characterized by kidney dysfunction and is a pathological condition that must be treated immediately. In case of kidney failure peritoneal dialysis is a dialysis method which can be applied to both adult patients and children. Purpose: The purpose of the thesis is the detailed description of the peritoneal dialysis and the understanding of the risk factors that contribute to complications. Methodology: A review of the Greek and international literature was followed,
more » ... h a search in electronic databases such as Pubmed, Medline and Scopus using key words such as peritoneal dialysis, renal failure, peritoneal catheter, infections. Results: The findings of the present thesis highlight the benefits of peritoneal dialysis as the treatment of choice for renal function replacement, and proper patient education that can further reduce the risk of complications leading to increased mortality. Conclusions: Peritoneal dialysis constitutes one of the two methods which substitutes kidney function. It is the only method that can be implemented at home, therefore, petients have the potential to live a more productive life. Therefore, it is necessary to define and implement guidelines that will be followed universally in order to reduce complications that increase mortality of patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
doi:10.26253/heal.uth.14708 fatcat:vn6bn2teaze6pajlzpt3aru3sy