Comparison of exchange systems for reducing peritonitis in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis*
Comparison | Weighted event rates | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
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*Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. Mean duration of follow up not provided. | |||
Double bag or Y-set v standard | 33% v 60% | 44% (33 to 53) | 4 (3 to 6) |
Double bag v Y-set | 30% v 49% | 40% (19 to 56) | 6 (4 to 12) |