This paper reports the emergent treatment of 11 cases of acute pulmonary edema complicating epidemic hemorrhagic fever (EHF) by peritoneal dialysis. All cases fulfilled

the national EHF conference criteria of severe and. fulminant types.Medical management was used before dialysis

but it produced no evident therapeutic effect. The dialysis fluid contained 3-5% glucose.The volume was 1000-1500ml and the time was 15 -30 minutes for each dialysis. After 5-8 times of dialysis

about 1000-2000ml could be removed and the symptoms of acute pulmonary edema relieved.This type of treatment showed marked therapeutic effect and in ineving sjmpiems of acute pulmonary edema in every case.The authors believe that in the treatment of acute pulmonary edema in EHF with oligu-ria.the main concern is to remove the excessive volume load within the body

peritoneal dialysis is considered the best therapy available. It is safe

easy to perform and very effective within a short period