Peritoneal dialysis in acute kidney injury: a viable alternative.

摘要

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common problem associated with increased mortality mainly in critically ill patients with multiple comorbidities admitted to the intensive care unit (1). Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is often necessary to maintain these patients alive. Adequacy of RRT for AKI has not yet been completely defined, but there is agreementthatrenalsupport therapies should provide correction of biochemicalabnormali-ties, maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance, and the capacity to maintain physiologic parameters within levels adequate to preserve organ function and to allow for functional recovery (2).