Hypokalemia in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Serum potassium concentration is correlated with nutritional status and severity of co-existing co-morbid condition. Hypokalemia, a common problem affected by multiple factors, has been associated with higher cardiac risk and mortality in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). In addition, more incidences of ＂Enterobacteriaceae＂ peritonitis and worse peritoneal survival were observed in CAPD patients with hypokalemia.