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The Carbon Footprint of Peritoneal Dialysis in Australia.

Scott McAlisterBenjamin TalbotJohn KnightSusan BlairForbes McGainStephen P McDonaldCraig NelsonRichard KnightKatherine A Barraclough
Published in: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN (2024)
This study demonstrated higher per patient carbon emissions from APD compared to CAPD, due to both higher fluid and consumable requirements, and the consequent higher transport impacts. PVC recycling can partially mitigate PD associated carbon emissions.
Keyphrases
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • end stage renal disease
  • case report
  • municipal solid waste
  • heavy metals