Peritoneal Dialysis

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Renal replacement therapy
gptkbp:advantage Risk of infection
Greater patient mobility
No need for vascular access
Not suitable for all patients
Requires patient training
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Hemodialysis
gptkbp:canBe Adults
Children
Elderly
gptkbp:category Nephrology
medical procedure
gptkbp:complication gptkb:Catheter_infection
gptkb:Hernia
gptkb:Peritonitis
Weight gain
gptkbp:contraindication Abdominal adhesions
Active abdominal infection
gptkbp:duration Usually daily
gptkbp:firstDescribed Georg Ganter
gptkbp:frequency Multiple exchanges per day
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Peritoneal Dialysis
gptkbp:ICD-10_code Z49.2
gptkbp:introducedIn 1923
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D010538
gptkbp:performedBy Nephrologist
Patient (self-administered)
gptkbp:procedureLocation gptkb:Home
gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:regulates Electrolyte balance
Acid-base balance
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Hemodialysis
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
gptkbp:removes Excess fluid
Uremic toxins
gptkbp:requires Peritoneal dialysis catheter
gptkbp:type gptkb:Continuous_Ambulatory_Peritoneal_Dialysis
Automated Peritoneal Dialysis
gptkbp:usedFor Acute kidney injury
Chronic kidney disease
gptkbp:uses Peritoneum as dialysis membrane
gptkbp:usesSolution Dialysate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nephrology_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7