Residual Renal Function and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Peritoneal Dialysis: A Pilot Study.

Aviya LanisEric KernsSusie L HuMargaret H BublitzPatricia RisicaSusan MartinJeffrey ParkerRichard MillmanLance D DworkinGhada Bourjeily

Published in: Lung (2018)

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disturbances is high in participants receiving peritoneal dialysis. Elevated apnea-hypopnea index is associated with lower residual renal function, whereas dialysis-specific measures such as intra-abdominal dwell volume and peritoneal membrane transporter status do not correlate with severity of obstructive sleep apnea.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
peritoneal dialysis
end stage renal disease
positive airway pressure
chronic kidney disease
sleep apnea
risk factors
physical activity
sleep quality
depressive symptoms