Early Peritoneal Dialysis and Postoperative Outcomes in Infants After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
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What the experts said
Dr. Dudike and his team performed a systematic review and meta-analysis on early peritoneal dialysis after pediatric cardiac surgery
Five studies were included in the meta-analysis
Early initiation of peritoneal dialysis was associated with decreased postoperative mortality
Early initiation of peritoneal dialysis shortened duration of mechanical ventilation
Early initiation of peritoneal dialysis shortened length of stay in the ICU
Early initiation of peritoneal dialysis may benefit infants after pediatric cardiac surgery