Factors Associated with Sudden Death in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Ming Chow ◽  
Cheuk Chun Szeto ◽  
Bonnie Ching-Ha Kwan ◽  
Kwok Yi Chung ◽  
Chi Bon Leung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Sudden Death ◽  
Mineral Metabolism ◽  
Residual Renal Function ◽  
Alphabetical Order ◽  
Dialysis Adequacy ◽  
Dialysis Unit

Background Relatively little is known of the epidemiology and predictors of sudden death in peritoneal dialysis (PD) populations. We aimed to identify the risk factors of sudden death among PD subjects. Methods To explore clinical correlates of sudden death in PD patients, we conducted a population-based case-control study using data from a single dialysis unit. Cases ( n = 24) were defined as all PD patients that met the criteria for sudden death during January 2003 through December 2006. We also selected 48 control subjects that were selected from the prevalent PD patient name list compiled in alphabetical order. Data on the hemoglobin, potassium, and calcium levels, residual renal function, dialysis adequacy, cardiovascular risks, comorbid conditions, concurrent use of aspirin, beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and erythropoietin, electrocardiographic and echocardiographic findings were extracted from case notes and computer records. Confounders were controlled by logistic regression. Results Over a period of 4 years, 24 PD patients (mean age 61.4 ± 9.5 years, median duration of dialysis 3.1 years) experienced sudden death. Univariate analyses showed that patients that died suddenly were more likely to be male and to have diabetes mellitus, a history of smoking, and a lower small solute clearance as measured by Kt/V. Cases of sudden death were also more likely to have received blood transfusion within the previous 1 year. There were no significant differences between patients and controls for residual renal function, serum potassium levels, control of blood pressure and mineral metabolism, or hemoglobin levels. Multivariate regression analysis confirmed independent association between recent blood transfusion and increased odds of sudden death [adjusted odds ratio (OR) 5.18, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.44 – 18.6]. Two other factors significantly associated with risk of sudden death were male gender (adjusted OR 4.16, 95% CI 1.14 – 15.2) and diabetes mellitus (adjusted OR 5.33, 95% CI 1.53 – 18.6). Conclusion This study shows that recent blood transfusion is associated with an increased likelihood of sudden death in PD patients. The mechanisms that underlie this observation are unclear.

Adequacy Targets of Peritoneal Dialysis in the Asian Population

2001 ◽  
Vol 21 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 378-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip K.T. Li ◽  
Cheuk-Chun Szeto
Keyword(s):  
Renal Function ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Mineral Metabolism ◽  
Residual Renal Function ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Dialysis Adequacy ◽  
Asian Patients ◽  
Number Of Patients

End-stage renal disease affects a large number of patients in Asia. The percentage of patients utilizing PD varies significantly in Asian countries. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) accounts for about 80% of the dialysis population in Hong Kong. In this review, we address several questions related to adequacy targets in Asians: Are Asians different? Is dialysis adequacy important for Asians? What is the magnitude of the benefit and the optimal dose of dialysis prescription? Is the adequacy target realistic? The current international recommendations, including the Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, are compared with some of our own data for Asian patients. Our published data on dialysis adequacy, nutrition, residual renal function, and peritoneal membrane transport showed that those factors have a significant impact on the morbidity and mortality of PD patients in Hong Kong. Our results show that solute clearance as measured by Kt/V has a significant impact on the outcome of Asian CAPD patients. Although Chinese PD patients have excellent medium-term patient and technique survival despite an apparently lower Kt/V as compared with the CANUSA standard, that favorable outcome should not prevent nephrologists from providing adequate dialysis to Asian patients. From our own data and analysis, we propose a target Kt/V of 1.9 in Asian CAPD populations. Small-volume dialysis (6 L daily) may be an acceptable compromise in some Asian populations with a smaller body size, especially with residual renal function, given the financial constraints in some developing countries. Dialysis adequacy means more than a Kt/V value; other clinical parameters are equally if not more important. Thus we should also aim at achieving adequate fluid removal and volume homeostasis, blood pressure control, good nutrition, normal acid–base balance, normal mineral metabolism, minimal anemia, and normal lipid metabolism.

Predictors of Faster Decline of Residual Renal Function in Taiwanese Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 191-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Te Liao ◽  
Chih-Chung Shiao ◽  
Jenq-Wen Huang ◽  
Kuan-Yu Hung ◽  
Hsueh-Fang Chuang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Residual Renal Function ◽  
Measure Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Artery Disease

⋄ Objective Loss of residual renal function (RRF) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients is a powerful predictor of mortality. The present study was conducted to determine the predictors of faster decline of RRF in PD patients in Taiwan. ⋄ Methods The study enrolled 270 patients starting PD between January 1996 and December 2005 in a single hospital in Taiwan. We calculated RRF as the mean of the sum of 24-hour urea and creatinine clearance. The slope of the decline of residual glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was the main outcome measure. Data on demographic, clinical, laboratory, and treatment parameters; episodes of peritonitis; and hypotensive events were analyzed by Student t-test, Mann–Whitney U-test, and chi-square, as appropriate. All variables with statistical significance were included in a multivariate linear regression model to select the best predictors ( p < 0.05) for faster decline of residual GFR. ⋄ Results All patients commencing PD during the study period were followed for 39.4 ± 24.0 months (median: 35.5 months). The average annual rate of decline of residual GFR was 1.377 ± 1.47 mL/min/m2. On multivariate analysis, presence of diabetes mellitus ( p < 0.001), higher baseline residual GFR ( p < 0.001), hypotensive events ( p = 0.001), use of diuretics ( p = 0.002), and episodes of peritonitis ( p = 0.043) independently predicted faster decline of residual GFR. Male sex, old age, larger body mass index, and presence of coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure were also risk factors on univariate analysis. ⋄ Conclusions Our results suggested that diabetes mellitus, higher baseline residual GFR, hypotensive events, and use of diuretics are independently associated with faster decline of residual GFR in PD patients in Taiwan.

scholarly journals P1145ADEQUACY AND SURVIVAL IN PERITONEAL DIALYSIS: TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Terlizzi ◽  
Elena Pezzini ◽  
Roberta Cortinovis ◽  
Diana Bertoni ◽  
Alessandra Pola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Residual Renal Function ◽  
Dialysis Modality ◽  
Dialysis Adequacy ◽  
Dialysis Treatment ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Uremic Patients

Figure: Background and Aims in Italy only a minority of uremic patients perform peritoneal dialysis (PD). In dialysis centers where PD is practiced and proposed the prevalence is no more than 23%. Proposed advantages of PD over HD are a more preserved Residual renal function (RRF), that has been associated with better survival, and better Quality of life (Qol) due to possible more preservation of previous lifestyle, independence, possibility of traveling, and flexibility. Incremental peritoneal dialysis is a promising way to further improve Qol and to preserve RRF. Lastly, PD is less expensive than HD. Aim of this study has been to retrospectively evaluate our ten-years experience of PD treatment on survival, dialysis adequacy, preservation of RRF and nutrition in uremic patients followed at our Dialysis Center. Method We retrospectively evaluated all the incident patients that started PD treatment due to uremia from 01-01-2008 to 31-12-2018 at the U.O. Nephrology ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia. The exclusion criteria were time of dialysis treatment less than 3 months and absence of previous dialytic treatment or kidney transplantation. For each patient anthropometric, clinical-anamnestic data and comorbidities at dialysis start were recorded. Data on dialysis adequacy, nutrition, RRF and PD dialysis modality performed were also recorded. Results During the observation period 329 patients started PD. 60 were excluded due to follow-up of less than 3 months. Therefore, 269 patients (males 160, 59%) were studied. The average age was 65±16 years, BMI 24±4 kg/m2. Comorbidities were: hypertension (87%), diabetes mellitus (32%), cerebral vascular disease (26%) and ischemic heart disease (25%). The mean duration of dialysis treatment was 2.1±1.5 years. At the end of ten-years follow-up 24% of patients have had a kidney transplant, 18% were on PD treatment, 17% have had a shift towards HD, 39% had died. The main causes of death were: infection (39%) and cardiovascular disease (31%). The most common dialysis modality performed was APD (61%); CAPD was performed in 39% of pts. Dialysis modality (CAPD; APD), nutrition parameters (PNA; BMI), as well as RRF, expressed as an average value during follow-up, are shown in Figure 1. 81 patients (30%) were treated with incremental PD; 85% of them with manual exchanges. The comparison of dialysis parameters between incremental PD and standard PD are shown in Figure 2. Multivariate analysis with survival as dependent variable (Figure 3), showed that age, diabetes mellitus, and low wKt/V were independently associated with an increased risk of mortality. Diuresis volume and male gender were protective factors. No independent influence on mortality of the dialysis treatment modality was found. Conclusion In this ten-years experience of patients undergoing PD at our Center, incremental PD seems to be a protective factor for the maintenance of a preserved diuresis and better dialysis adequacy, and these factors are associated with better survival of the patients.

Peritoneal Dialysis Adequacy in Asia—Is Higher Better?

2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 65-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip K.T. Li ◽  
Cheuk-chun Szeto
Keyword(s):  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Mineral Metabolism ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Residual Renal Function ◽  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Dialysis Adequacy ◽  
Fluid Removal ◽  
Base Balance ◽  
Dialysis Outcomes ◽  
Small Solute

Sufficient data are available to support the contention that renal and peritoneal clearances are not equivalent, and that loss of residual renal function (RRF) cannot be completely compensated by an increase in the exchange volume or frequency of peritoneal dialysis. When RRF is minimal (for example, renal Kt/V is 0.1 – 0.3), increasing the peritoneal Kt/V beyond the “conventional” value recommended by the Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative yields little additional clinical benefit. The cut-off peritoneal ( not total) Kt/V is possibly 1.6 – 1.7. However, delivery of peritoneal small-solute clearance below that cut-off level has a major detrimental effect on clinical outcome in CAPD patients with little RRF. Measures to preserve RRF therefore become an important goal in the treatment of CAPD patients. In short, with regard to RRF (renal Kt/V), higher is always better, and we should always try to preserve it. For peritoneal Kt/V, higher is better only up to a certain limit. The importance of aspects of adequate dialysis other than small-solute removal—especially fluid removal, blood pressure control, nutrition, acid–base balance, mineral metabolism, and anemia and lipid control—cannot be sufficiently emphasized.

Careful Patient Selection and Dialysis Prescription are Required for Effective Nightl Y Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis

1994 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean L. Holley ◽  
Beth Piraino
Keyword(s):  
Renal Function ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Serum Creatinine ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Residual Renal Function ◽  
Peritoneal Equilibration Test ◽  
Dialysis Adequacy ◽  
Continuous Cycling ◽  
Continuous Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Dialysis Time

Objective To evaluate the adequacy of dialysis in patients on nighttime intermittent peritoneal dialysis (NIPD). Design Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. Patients Seven patients on NIPD. Measurements The fast peritoneal equilibration test (PET) was used to determine peritoneal membrane permeability for small solutes. Adequacy of dialysis measured by 24hour collections of dialysate and urine for weekly KT/V and creatinine clearance in liters/week/1.73 m2 was assessed in patients with (n=3) and without (n=4) residual renal function and evaluated in concert with the patient's clinical status. Outcome for each patient was also noted. Results Five of the patients had a high-average dialysate/serum creatinine by PET (>0.66). Despite a weekly KT/V of 1.7 or more, four of the seven patients on NIPD were uremic and either transferred to hemodialysis or continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD). A fifth patient had a KT/V of 1.4 and was also uremic on NIPD. The patient who was clinically well and continued on NIPD had significant residual renal function. Conclusions NIPD should be restricted to patients with high-average dialysate/serum creatinine as determined by PET and residual renal function or those with high dialysate/serum creatinine. Extended dialysis time and large volumes of dialysate are required for successful NIPD in patients without residual renal function. Accepted parameters of dialysis adequacy used for patients on continuous peritoneal dialysis are not appropriate for intermittent forms of peritoneal dialysis.

Rate of Decline of Residual Renal Function in Patients on Continuous Peritoneal Dialysis and Factors Affecting It

2000 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 429-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj K. Singhal ◽  
Shaunmukhum Bhaskaran ◽  
Edward Vidgen ◽  
Joanne M. Bargman ◽  
Stephen I. Vas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Creatinine Clearance ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Residual Renal Function ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Male Gender

Objective We analyzed residual renal function (RRF) in a large number of new peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients to prospectively define the time course of decline of RRF and to evaluate the risk factors assumed to be associated with faster decline. Study Design Single-center, prospective cohort study. Setting Home PD unit of a tertiary care University Hospital. Patients The study included 242 patients starting continuous PD between January 1994 and December 1997, with a minimum follow-up of 6 months and at least three measurements of RRF. Measurement All patients had data on demographic and laboratory variables, episodes of peritonitis and the use of aminoglycoside (AG) antibiotics, temporary hemodialysis, and number of radiocontrast studies. Adequacy of PD was measured from 24-hour urine and dialysate collection and peritoneal equilibration test using standard methodology. Further data on RRF was collected every 3 to 4 months until the patient became anuric (urine volume < 100 mL/day or creatinine clearance < 1.0 mL/min) or until the end of study in December 1998. Outcome Measure The slope of the decline of residual glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (an average of renal urea and creatinine clearance) was the main outcome measure. Risk factors associated with faster decline were evaluated by a comparative analysis between patients in the highest and the lowest quartiles of the slopes of GFR, and a multivariate analysis using a stepwise option within linear regression and general linear models. Results There was a gradual deterioration of residual GFR with time on PD, with 40% of patients developing anuria at a mean of 20 months after the initiation of PD. On multivariate analysis, use of a larger volume of dialysate ( p = 0.0001), higher rate of peritonitis ( p = 0.0005), higher use of AG ( p = 0.0006), presence of diabetes mellitus ( p = 0.005), larger body mass index (BMI) ( p = 0.01), and no use of antihypertensive medications ( p = 0.04) independently predicted the steep slope of residual GFR. Male gender, higher grades of left ventricular dysfunction, and higher 24-hour proteinuria were associated with faster decline on univariate analysis only. Conclusion Faster decline of residual GFR corresponds with male gender, large BMI, presence of diabetes mellitus, higher grades of congestive heart failure, and higher 24-hour proteinuria. Higher rate of peritonitis and use of AG for the treatment of peritonitis is also associated independently with faster decline of residual GFR. Whether the type of PD (CAPD vs CCPD/NIPD) is associated with faster decline of residual GFR remains speculative.

scholarly journals P1135WHETHER USPD PATIENTS ARE SUITABLE FOR INCREMENTAL PERITONEAL DIALYSIS:YES OR NO?

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjing Zhang ◽  
Jia LV ◽  
Lan Li ◽  
Zhigang Wang ◽  
Dapeng Hao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Function ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Urine Volume ◽  
Residual Renal Function ◽  
Dialysis Dose ◽  
Dialysis Adequacy ◽  
Exit Site Infection ◽  
Full Dose ◽  
Mechanical Complications

Abstract Background and Aims Incremental Peritoneal Dialysis (IPD) is the practice of initiating PD exchange less than four times a day in consideration of residual renal function (RRF). More clinical studies have confirmed the feasibility and effectiveness of IPD, especially in the protection of residual renal function, which is obviously superior to full-dose PD. Urgent-start peritoneal dialysis (USPD) is a popular PD method. Due to lack of pre-dialysis education, most of patients who were newly diagnosed with ESRD in China chose USPD. Well, can incremental peritoneal dialysis be used for USPD patients when starting dialysis? Compared to full-dose PD, whether incremental PD affects the residual renal function in USPD patients? Here we report the first study of incremental peritoneal dialysis’s effect on residual renal function. Method A retrospective analysis of medical records was performed on 169 patients who received USPD from August 2008 to March 2017. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to dialysis dose: incremental PD(i-PD) group (dialysis dose were less than or equal to 6000ml or 3 exchanges per day) and full-dose PD(f-PD) group (dialysis dose were great than or equal to 8000ml or 4 exchanges per day). The demographics, clinical biochemical indexes, dialysis dose, urine volume, dialysis ultrafiltration volume, RRF, dialysis adequacy, peritoneal dialysis infection complications, mechanical complications and survival rates were compared between two groups in 1 year follow-up. Results: (1).A total of 169 patients were enrolled, including 111 patients (average age 45.01±12.84 years) in i-PD group and 58 patients (average age 43.5±15.62 years) in f-PD group. The demographics and clinical biochemical indexes in the two groups before peritoneal dialysis were similar (P&gt;0.05). (2).During the follow-up period, the dialysis dose in f-PD group(8034.48±262.61ml/d, 8080.00±395.80ml/d, 8155.17±523.21ml/d, 8051.72±906.55ml/d) were more than those in i-PD group(5891.89±528.31ml/d, 6159.57±1185.06ml/d, 6468.47±1588.71ml/d, 6900.90±1543.05ml/d), P&lt;0.05. And the dialysis adequacy in both groups were up to standard: the total Kt/V (i-PD group: 1.96±0.56, 2.01±0.70, 2.02±0.55, 1.90±0.52; f-PD group: 2.18±0.47, 2.22±0.55, 2.05±0.44, 2.03±0.42) were greater than 1.7 and the total Ccr (i-PD group: 79.39±29.75, 79.02±25.11, 78.26±30.00, 73.09±29.14; f-PD group: 89.78±29.89, 91.54±35.56, 82.38±29.27, 72.96±23.75) were greater than 60L. (3).During the whole follow-up period, the residual renal function between two groups had no statistically significant(i-PD group: 3.96±2.52ml/min, 3.46±1.95ml/min, 3.58±2.85ml/min, 2.91±2.33ml/min; f-PD group: 4.31±4.83ml/min, 3.45±2.36ml/min, 3.16±2.15ml/min, 2.36±1.65ml/min), P&gt;0.05. (4).During the whole follow-up period, the blood pressure control, correction of anemia, and correction of calcium and phosphorus abnormalities were also similar in both groups, P&gt;0.05. (5).At 1-month and 6-month, the urine volume were higher in i-PD group(1024.33±492.91ml/d, 1017.03±571.66ml/d) than those in f-PD group(782.93±415.89ml/d, 788.27±491.02ml/d), P&lt;0.05. The dialysis ultrafiltration volume in f-PD group (481.67±723.69ml/d, 632.77±687.89ml/d, 338.87±963.14ml/d, 750.43±849.69ml/d) were higher than those in i-PD group(343.30±520.00ml/d, 495.70±916.76ml/d, 341.78±925.57ml/d, 439.65±1297.13ml/d) during the whole follow-up period, but the differences were not statistically significant (P&gt;0.05). (6).The exit-site infection, peritonitis, mechanical complications and technical survival were similar between the two groups (P&gt;0.05). Conclusion Incremental peritoneal dialysis will not cause rapid decline of residual renal function in USPD patients, and the dialysis effect and complications are similar to full-dose peritoneal dialysis. Therefore, we recommend that USPD patients can be treated by incremental peritoneal dialysis.

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