title: Prescription writing: CAPD and PD plus.
abstract: The formulations of prescriptions for CAPD and PD plus are based on the theoretical constructs of equilibration dialysis and automated PD. There is good correlation between the predicted clearances and net ultrafiltration and those observed in clinical practice, particularly for patients with average peritoneal transport. Higher dialysate flows prescribed during APD to enhance small solute clearances and net ultrafiltration often result in reduced sodium removal due to sodium sieving. Sodium sieving can be minimized with APD through optimal prescriptions. The evidence supports the use of PD plus when adequacy targets cannot be achieved with CAPD.
authors.affiliation: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA, USA. jose.diaz-buxo@fmc-na.com
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Diaz-Buxo
mesh_terms: D015312:Hemodialysis Solutions; D006801:Humans; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory
chemical_list: D015312:Hemodialysis Solutions