Smith W G, Patel K R, Briggs J D, Junor B J
Scott Med J. 1983 Oct;28(4):355-6. doi: 10.1177/003693308302800409.
Pulmonary function tests were performed in ten patients established on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. A decrease in all lung volumes was observed after instillation of dialysate and a further decrease on change from the erect to the supine posture. This change was small and unlikely to have a functionally significant effect in patients with a healthy respiratory system. However, in patients with pre-existing lung disease, respiratory function might be further compromised.
