ISPD provides international, evidence-based guidance and educational resources for peritoneal dialysis care.
Direct Link: ISPD Guidelines and Educational Resources
• Scope: Peritoneal dialysis, PD-associated infections, catheter care, prescription, patient and caregiver training, paediatric PD, and PD for acute kidney injury.
• Document Types: Clinical practice guidelines, recommendations, and position papers.
Featured Guidance
PD-related Infections: Prevention and Treatment
• Publication Year: 2022
• Key Topics: Peritonitis prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and quality improvement.
Catheter-related Infection Recommendations
• Publication Year: 2023
• Key Topics: Prevention and management of catheter-related infection.
PD-associated Infections in Children
• Publication Year: 2024
• Key Topics: Prevention and management of PD-associated infections in paediatric care.
Teaching Peritoneal Dialysis
• Publication Year: 2025
• Key Topics: Education for people receiving PD and their caregivers.
• Kidney Hub Link Check: 21 August 2026. The ISPD source provides the current documents and available translations.