A Randomized Multicenter Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effects of An Ultraviolet Germicidal System on Peritonitis Rate in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

1985 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
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K.D. Nolph

In continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), peritonitis frequently is assumed to result from spike contamination during bag exchanges. An ultraviolet germicidal chamber has been developed, which disinfects the spike and the solution-bag outlet before spike insertion. This report summarizes the results of a multicenter trial carried out to determine if this device reduces the incidence of peritonitis in patients on CAPD. Ten centers contributed 167 patients who were followed during a base-line historical control period for a minimum of four months. Thereafter, 93 patients were randomized to a control group, and 74 to the test group. After an interim period for retraining (both groups) and change over (test group), a trial period of nine months was undertaken. Peritonitis rates and actuarial analyses of time-to-peritonitis showed no significant differences between historical and trial periods in either group, or between groups during either period. In both groups, rates of peritonitis were consistently lower than rates reported in the National Registry. The results suggest that, in the patients participating in these studies, spike contamination may have been an infrequent cause of peritonitis. In the U.S.A. over 9000 patients with end-stage renal disease are maintained on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) (I). A peritonitis rate of 1.6 episodes per patient year represents the national average in the latest report of the U.S.A. CAPD Registry (2). Most clinicians assume that spike contaminations during bag exchanges are responsible for some portion of these episodes. Popovich, Moncrief and colleagues have described preliminary experiences with an ultraviolet germicidal system shown to disinfect intraspike contaminations with solutions containing 200,000 organisms per ml (3–4). An integrated dose of ultraviolet light within the germicidal chamber kills microorganisms before spike insertion into a fresh bag of solution. An improved chamber has been made available for clinical trials by Travenol Laboratories Inc (Deerfield, Illinois) (5). This study summarizes the results of a multicenter trial designed to test the effects of this germicidal chamber on the frequency of peritonitis in a population of patients maintained on CAPD.

1980 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 54-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norbert H. Lameire ◽  
Marc De Paepe ◽  
Raymond Vanholder ◽  
Johan Verbanck ◽  
Severin Ringoir

This paper has reviewed experience in Belgium with 99 patients on CAPD. They represent 6-7% of all dialysis patients in this country. The principle reasons for selecting CAPD were old age, problems with vascular access and major cardiovas cular complications. Hemoglobin and hematrocrit values increased in all patients but preliminary measurements of red cell volume in some of them showed no change. Most patients showed moderate increases in serum triglycerides. In three non-diabetic patients with marked elevation in triglyceride levels, insulin, given intraperitoneally, prevented further increases. The frequency of peritonitis was still high; the average rate was one episode every 7.6 patient months. Other major complications included hypotension, which improved after the substitution of dialysate with a higher sodium concentration, severe respiratory disease and gangrene of the legs. After a mean follow-up of seven months, the death rate was 18% and the rate of technical success was 70%. The fact that most of our patients were in the high-risk category should be kept in mind when comparing these results with those obtained with other modes of treatment. At the end of 1978, a total of 1195 patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) were treated on either home or hospital dialysis in Belgium. There were 50 dialysis centers for a total population of 9.8 million. Of these 1195 patients, only seven were treated with either continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (2-4) or intermittent peritoneal dialysis. Since then and until July 1, 1980 the number of patients treated with CAPD in Belgium has increased to 99 and this paper describes our experience with these patients.


1989 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giusto Viglino ◽  
Adolfo Colombo ◽  
Antonio Scalamogna ◽  
Pier L. Cavalli ◽  
Luisella Guerra ◽  
...  

To evaluate acceptability, safety, and efficacy of a y set with two short branches (TAs) filled with electrolytic chloroxidizer solution during the dwell time, 60 patients were randomly allocated to be treated with the traditional y set (TCs) or with the T AS. Twenty-three were new patients whereas the remaining 37 were patients already on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) with the TCs. The follow-up was 416.5 months in the control group and 387.4 months in the test group. During the study period there were 6 peritonitis episodes in each group with an incidence of 1 episode every 69.4 patient-months in the control group and 1 episode every 64.6 patient-months in the test group. Twenty-four patients (80%) in the control group and 27 (90%) in the test group were free from peritonitis. The probability to remain free from peritonitis was respectively 87% and 83% in the test group and in control group after 12 months, 70% and 78% after 21 months. seventy -nine percent of the patients who used both systems preferred the T AS for better handling, lower encumbrance, and major safety. One patient preferred the TCs, three patients did not find any differences between the two devices.


BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e024589
Author(s):  
Wen Yao Mak ◽  
Loke Meng Ong ◽  
Bak Leong Goh ◽  
Sunita Bavanandan ◽  
Lily Mushahar ◽  
...  

IntroductionPeritonitis is a major complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), the risk of which is significantly influenced by the type of PD transfer system. Although the Y-disconnect and double-bag system is more efficient in preventing peritonitis compared with the spike system, little information is available to differentiate risks between different brands of the Y-disconnect double-bag system. A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a newly introduced system is needed to provide the necessary clinical evidence to guide policy decision-making.Methods and analysisThe study is an open-label randomised controlled trial. A total of 434 patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing CAPD will be enrolled and randomised to either the intervention group, Stay Safe Link, or the control group, Stay Safe. All study subjects will be followed up and monitored for 1 year. The primary safety outcome is the rate of peritonitis while the primary efficacy outcomes are the delivered dialysis dose and ultrafiltration volume.Ethics and disseminationThe study was approved by the Medical Research Ethics Committee, National Institute of Health Malaysia. A written informed consent will be obtained from all participating subjects prior to any trial-related procedure and the study conduct will adhere strictly to Good Clinical Practice. The findings will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration numberNCT03177031; Pre-results.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Hanif Prasetya 'Adhi ◽  
Yanny Trisyani ◽  
Etika Emaliyawati

End stage renal disease (ESRD) is a serious chronic disease that resulted from complications of chronic renal failure and a final diagnosis that requires treatment modalities such as dialysis or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). However, CAPD is rarely selected as renal replacement therapy by ESRD patients in Indonesia. Therefore, the phenomenon associated with patients undergoing CAPD is unclear, especially in Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of ESRD patients undergoing CAPD therapy. The research method employed qualitative descriptive phenomenology. The participants in this study were 10 ESRD patients with CAPD. Data collection utilized semi-structured interviewed and data was analyzed using the Colaizzi approach. The result of the study was explained through 6 themes. These are: 1) Condition improved with CAPD, 2) Freedom of activity, 3) Between feeling better and bored 4) Health is increased, 5) It is sustained life, 6) Resignation to accept illness. In conclusion, the patients with CAPD felt  significant positive changes in their life and CAPD is considered life-sustaining for the participants, as the majority of the symptoms was decreased significantly. Therefore, the partisipants felt their conditions improved better. The unpleasant sides of CAPD are feeling bored. The support  of the family  is important as it  produced strength and passion for patients in undergoing CAPD.


2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eka Yudha Rahman ◽  
Sungsang Rochadi ◽  
Trisula Utomo

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare straight type versus coiled type Tenckhoff catheter for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) in end stage renal disease. Material & method: A prospective cohort study enrolled end-stage renal disease patients undergoing CAPD for renal replacement therapy in Urology and Nephrology Department, Sardjito Hospital from January to December 2007. Identity and type of Tenckhoff catheter were recorded. Patients were grouped into two groups who used straight type catheter and coiled type catheter for CAPD, then observed for post-operative complication. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 14.0 with chi-square test. Results: There were 27 patients included in this study. The cause of end-stage renal disease was mostly DM and hypertension. The most common complication after  operation  was catheter  obstruction  (9 patients). Another complication was intraabdominal bleeding (1 patient), and catheter migration (1 patient). In patients with straight catheter (20 patients), there were 8 patients (40%) with complication. In patients with coiled catheter (7 patients), there were 3 patients (42%) with complication. There was no significant difference in complications between straight and coiled catheter groups (p = 0,895). Conclusion: The result of this study revealed that no significant difference in complication between straight and coiled catheter for CAPD in end-stage renal disease patients


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