Implantation of a peritoneal dialysis catheter in patients with ESRD using local anesthesia and Remifentanil.

Elizabeth JabbourCarsten FüttererSebastian ZachAnna-Isabelle KälschMichael KeeseNuh N RahbariBernhard K KrämerKay G Schwenke

Published in: PloS one (2021)

This study describes a safe and successful approach for insertion of a PD catheter by combined infiltration of the local anesthetic Mepivacaine 1% and sedation with Remifentanil. Hereby, ESRD patients can be treated without general anesthesia, while ensuring functionality of the PD catheter.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
peritoneal dialysis
chronic kidney disease
ultrasound guided
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
intensive care unit
patient reported outcomes
prognostic factors