Wcn24-1377 Hypokalemia as a Risk Factor for Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis

Hypokalemia (defined as serum potassium <3,5 mEq/l) is a common electrolyte imbalance, however, it is often not treated in patients on dialysis despite being associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Hypokalemia occurs when there is an imbalance between intake, elimination and transcellular movement of potassium. The severity of clinical manifestations depends on the potassium concentration, intracellular/extracellular potassium ratio, and speed of establishment. In the present study, the main objective is to evaluate the association between hypokalemia and the probability of developing peritonitis in PD.