Table 1.
Biophysical and clinical parameters while on NPD or CAPD (n = 38)
| Parameter | On NPD | On CAPD |
|---|---|---|
| Body mass index (kg/m2, abdomen emptied) | 23.2 ± 3.6 | 23.9 ± 4.2 |
| Neck circumference (cm) | 37.1 ± 3.4 | 36.6 ± 3.1 |
| Neck:height ratio | 0.219 ± 0.024 | 0.222 ± 0.022 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 133 ± 16 | 131 ± 17 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 83 ± 10 | 86 ± 12 |
| No. of antihypertensive drugs | 2.4 ± 0.68 | 2.3 ± 0.54 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 9.5 ± 1.3 | 10.1 ± 1.9 |
| Serum albumin (g/L) | 34.8 ± 4.9 | 34.5 ± 3.7 |
| Plasma bicarbonate (mmol/L) | 24.0 ± 3.2 | 26.4 ± 3.6 |
| Residual urine output (L/24 h) | 0.88 ± 0.13 | 0.84 ± 0.10 |
| Residual GFR (ml/min/1.73 m2 BSA) | 8.77 ± 2.2 | 8.69 ± 1.9 |
Data are presented as mean (± SD). P > 0.05 for all comparisons during NPD or CAPD. GFR, glomerular filtration rate; BSA, body surface area.