Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is one of the simple, safe and efficient renal replacement therapies (RRT). Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) is a new modality of PD which can successfully improve the acute kidney injury (AKI)-induced metabolic, electrolytic and acid-base disturbances and is the first choice for some specific AKI patients. In this article, we discuss the rational use of APD in AKI patients.

Key words: Automated peritoneal dialysis, Acute kidney injury