Intraperitoneal Amikacine Provoked Perceptive Deafness in CAPD - Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patient

Peritonitis (P) is the main complication and primary limiting factor in the extension of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis(CAPD) in developing countries, because of exposure to potential external contamination, especially in people with unsatisfactory hygiene habits. We will present a case of peritonitis in 62 years old woman after the first three months of CAPD treatment. The peritoneal infection is confirmed by a cloudy fluid with increased WBC in the dialysis solution (2300..1300..1100 cells/mm; polymorphonuclears between 60% to 80%), augmented fluid protein content(cca.2.4 g/l), presence of microorganisms and symptoms of acute peritoneal infection(isolated Enterobacteria species, abdominal pain and diarrhoea). The peritonitis was treated following the Oreopoulos group’s recommendations and after a report of the sensitivity of the isolated Enterobacteria, with an appropriate antibiotic (Amikacine) in recommended intraperitoneal dose. Three days after successful treatment of peritonitis, the definite deafness is developed.