Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is a Renal Replacement Therapy for patients with renal insufficiency that has been used more frequently in recent years. In PD treatment, catheter are used to provide access to the peritoneal cavity, allowing the dialysate to be introduced and removed from the abdomen. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of long-term treatment with PD catheters (developed by Fresenius Medical Care (FME)) in adult and paediatric patients treated with CAPD or APD. Safety and performance parameters of the catheters will be analyzed, as well as data on PD treatment outcome, such as Peritoneal Clearance and Peritoneal Ultrafiltration.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Safety variables
Catheter related infections (e.g. peritonitis, tunnel infections, exit site infection)
Time frame: Every 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
Safety variables
Non-infectious complications
Time frame: Every 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
Safety variables
Biocompatibility (allergic reaction)
Time frame: Every 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
Safety variables
Identify new emerging risks
Time frame: Every 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
Safety variables
Monitor side effects
Time frame: Every 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
Safety variables
Catheter removal
Time frame: Every 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
Performance variables
Catheter patency
Time frame: very 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
Performance variables
Non-infectious complication
Time frame: very 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
Outcome variables
Peritoneal clearance
Time frame: very 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
Outcome variables
Peritoneal UF
Time frame: very 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
Outcome variables
Mechanical complications
Time frame: very 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
Outcome variables
Therapy tolerability.
Time frame: very 6 months (± 2 months, as per centre practice)
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