Preliminary safety study of the Automated Wearable Artificial Kidney (AWAK) in Peritoneal Dialysis patients
CONCLUSIONS: This preliminary study demonstrated that no SAEs were observed with the AWAK-PD device; however, 60% of participants developed abdominal pain/discomfort. Further device enhancements are needed to improve ultrafiltration and reduce AEs.PMID:34105417 | DOI:10.1177/08968608211019232
Source: Peritoneal Dialysis International - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Htay Htay Sheena K Gow Mathini Jayaballa Elizabeth L Oei Choong-Meng Chan Sin-Yan Wu Marjorie Wy Foo Source Type: research
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