title: Comparison of peritoneal dialysis solutions.
abstract: The composition of peritoneal dialysis solutions to a great extent, determine their effectiveness and safety. Many of the factors that determine the bioincompatibility of peritoneal dialysis fluids have been recently identified. This knowledge is essential to modify the manufacturing processes and in the quest for more biocompatible solutions. A description of the available peritoneal dialysis fluids in the United States and a comparison of their formulations are provided.
authors.affiliation: PDServe, Fresenius Medical Care North America, Lexington, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Terri L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Crawford-Bonadio
authors.forename: Jose A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Diaz-Buxo
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry / Q000600:supply & distribution / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002021:Buffers; D015314:Dialysis Solutions / Q000737:chemistry / Q000600:supply & distribution / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004867:Equipment Design; D005936:Glucans / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005947:Glucose / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002021:Buffers; D015314:Dialysis Solutions; D005936:Glucans; D005947:Glucose