Table 3.
Early PD-related complications by clinical and treatment characteristics (n = 18).
| Variable | Total (n = 18) | No early complication (n = 12) | Early complication (n = 6) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age <5 years | 10 (55.6) | 7 (58.3) | 3 (50.0) |
| Age ≥5 years | 8 (44.4) | 5 (41.7) | 3 (50.0) |
| PD initiated ≤24 h | 13 (72.2) | 9 (75.0) | 4 (66.7) |
| PD initiated >24 h | 5 (27.8) | 3 (25.0) | 2 (33.3) |
| Fluid overload: yes | 7 (38.9) | 5 (41.7) | 2 (33.3) |
| Fluid overload: no | 11 (61.1) | 7 (58.3) | 4 (66.7) |
| ICU admission: yes | 14 (77.8) | 9 (75.0) | 5 (83.3) |
| ICU admission: no | 4 (22.2) | 3 (25.0) | 1 (16.7) |
| Mechanical ventilation: yes | 7 (38.9) | 3 (25.0) | 4 (66.7) |
| Mechanical ventilation: no | 11 (61.1) | 9 (75.0) | 2 (33.3) |
| Inotrope use: yes | 5 (27.8) | 2 (16.7) | 3 (50.0) |
| Inotrope use: no | 13 (72.2) | 10 (83.3) | 3 (50.0) |
Abbreviations: ICU, intensive care unit; PD, peritoneal dialysis.