Correction of Severe Metabolic Acidosis by Peritoneal Dialysis in Cyanotic Babies

In order to correct severe metabolic acidosis, peritoneal dialysis was attempted in 2 cases of cyanotic babies. The condition was markedly improved in both of them by peritoneal dialysis with buffer solution, though they died finally of cardiac failure. It could be concluded from our experiences that peritoneal dialysis was effective in the correction of severe metabolic acidosis in newborn babies with marked cyanosis.