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Early Introduction of Peritoneal Dialysis May Improve Survival in Severe Sepsis
Pediatric Emergency Care, 10/01/09

Szakszon K et al. – Considering that there are no guidelines defined for the management of acute renal failure with accompanying sepsis in children, authors point out that peritoneal dialysis is an easy–to–perform and effective renal replacement modality in low body weight, critically ill patients. Early initiation of peritoneal dialysis does not only improve fluid and electrolyte imbalance but also may significantly reduce the destructive effect of systemic cytokine storm in sepsis and contribute to a more favorable outcome, even in cases of critical cardiovascular and hemostaseological status.

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