Table 1.
Absolute and relative contraindications for peritoneal dialysis in AKI
| Factors |
| Recent breach of peritoneum (abdominal surgery) |
| Peritonitis |
| Bowel compromise/inflammation |
| Severe hyperkalemia |
| Toxic ingestion |
| Severe respiratory failure and pulmonary edema |
| Shock liver and/or severe lactic acidosisa |
| Ascites and high intra-abdominal pressure |
| Prone ventilation |
a
Only a relative contraindication with lactate-buffered (not bicarbonate-buffered) peritoneal dialysis solutions. Bicarbonate-buffered solutions are not currently available in the United States.