Description: This presentation will provide an overview of the primary principles of peritoneal dialysis, highlighting its mechanism and differences between available modalities. Further challenges involved in peritoneal dialysis management will also be discussed, including medication dosing and administration.

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Speakers: Harley Anderson, PharmD, and Catherine Heup, PharmD; PGY1 Pharmacy Residents – Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc

Objectives: ​​ 

  1. Describe the physiologic mechanism of peritoneal dialysis, including solute clearance and ultrafiltration.
  2. Differentiate between two common modalities of peritoneal dialysis and their place in therapy.
  3. Recall the benefits, limitations, and common complications associated with peritoneal dialysis.
  4. Identify the clinical resources available to guide management of antimicrobials for peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis.

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Materials:   PDF icon Single Activity Flyer - Live-Heup and Anderson.pdfPDF icon PD Principles Slides Audience Slides.pdf

Pharmacist UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-001-L01-P

Session date: 
04/09/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
St. Luke’s Family Practice LL and Virtual via Microsoft Teams Webinar
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
    • 1.00 APRN Pharmacotherapeutic Contact Hours
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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