Latha Kumar

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How pleuro peritoneal leak is diagnosed in peritoneal dialsis patients?

Some say, a methylene blue test, but others say it may cause chemical peritonitis. Is glucose measurement a reliable test? What are some other diagnostic tests and how are they performed?

17 October 2013 9,364 2 View

Can we use icodextrin two exchanges a day for peritonela dialysis patients?

Are there any studies to support this? Icodextrin in peritoneal dialysis.

26 April 2013 2,106 7 View

How can we preserve the peritoneal membrane for a longer time in patients on peritoneal dialysis?

I read a recent article which recommends resting the peritoneal membrane for 4-5 weeks and bridging patients to hemodialysis during that time, in order to preserve the peritoneal membrane. Is...

13 December 2012 6,026 19 View