Evolution of transport theory in CAPD.
Current mathematical approaches describing solute and mass transfer during CAPD are based on a compartmental model, assuming the body and the peritoneal cavity to be different compartments and the peritoneal membrane to be a more or less complicated interface. Whereas simplified mathematical approaches may prove useful for routine clinical determination of mass transfer characteristics, more complex models may better serve developmental and theoretical purposes.
Lysaght
M J
MJ
Baxter Applied Science Division, Round Lake, IL 60073.
Hallett
M D
MD
Farrell
P C
PC
D001692:Biological Transport; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000378:metabolism