Biomedical subjects

F Galliano

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Exit-site infection prevention and treatment protocol.

Infections are universally known as one of the main causes of drop-out in peritoneal dialysis. Exit-site infections are often a problem, as they are difficult to treat, tend to become chronic and may lead to the development of continuity peritonitis, resulting in the need for removal of the peritoneal catheter. The purpose of this paper is to describe the application of an exit-site infection prevention and treatment protocol.

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APD: selection criteria and training methods.

The growing use of automated night-time dialysis (APD) in peritoneal dialysis over the last few years shows that this method represents a valid alternative to continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). APD unquestionably offers a wide range of treatments which are able to cover the diverse dialytic needs of patients from both clinical and social points of view.

Humans↗