Abstract | BACKGROUND: The current 3rd edition of the Italian Society of Nephrology guidelines has been drawn up to summarize evidence of key intervention issues on the basis of systematic reviews (SR) of randomized trials (RCT) or RCT data only. The present guideline reports evidence of interventions to treat peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis (PD). METHODS: SR of RCT and RCT on treatments for peritoneal dialysis peritonitis were identified referring to a Cochrane Library and Renal Health Library search (2005 update). Quality of SR and RCT was assessed according to current methodological standards. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: In peritoneal dialysis peritonitis current evidence supports the hypothesis that intraperitoneal administration of antibiotics agents and intermittent administration may be preferred to other routes of administration and continuous administration. Further studies are necessary to test this hypothesis in selected patient populations.
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Authors | V La Milia, G Virga, M D'Amico, R Russo, R Corciulo, A Amici, A De Vecchi, M Feriani, M Salomone, G Cancarini, Società Italiana di Nefrologia |
Journal | Giornale italiano di nefrologia : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di nefrologia
(G Ital Nefrol)
2007 Jan-Feb
Vol. 24 Suppl 37
Pg. S149-64
ISSN: 1724-5990 [Electronic] Italy |
Vernacular Title | Terapia iniziale della peritonite in dialisi peritoneale: Linea Guida. |
PMID | 17347964
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Practice Guideline)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Humans
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Peritonitis
(diagnosis, drug therapy, microbiology)
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