A unidirectional filter for CAPD fluid was tested in a population of CAPD patients at one center, to determine its effectiveness in reducing peritonitis. Incidence of peritonitis was compared in four groups of patients:
1. High -risk patients who chose to use the filter.
2. Same patients, before filter use. 3.
Overall population of the center before March, 1981 (introduction of filter for high-risk patients).
4. Overall population after filter introduction.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
NIH CAPD study group, 170 center results, 1981–1982.
2.
Semi-annual update of the cumulative experience of consulting panel, 40 centers.Travenol, Inc., Deerfield, IL, 1982.
NolphK.D., ProwantB., SorkinM.I., GloorH.The incidence and characteristics of peritonitis in the fourth year of a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis program.Perit Dial Bull1981; 1: 50–53.
6.
MionC., SlingeneyerA., Liendo LiendoC.Reduction in incidence of peritonitis (P) associated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).Clin Dial Transplant ForumBoston, Mass., November 17, 1979.
7.
NolphK.D., SorkinM., RubinJ.Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis: Three years experience at one center.Ann Intern Med1980; 92: 609613.
8.
PierratosA., AmairP., CoreyP.Statistical analysis of the incidence of peritonitis on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.Perit Dial Bull1982; 2: 32–36.
