Objective To identify factors associated with peritoneal dialysis-related infections at one
center. Design The study was a retrospective study of a 3 year time period with relatively …

Since almost all catheters are colonized with bacteria, a positive culture of a normal-
appearing exit site is not evidence of infection (1). The conversion from catheter colonization …

Objectives: Catheter exit-site infection (ESI) is generally caused by skin flora. Continuous
ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients have more contact with their catheters than …

Editor: Exit-site infection (ESI) is a serious complication in the management of peritoneal
dialysis (PD) patients all over the world. A recent study by Pandya et al. found that ESI …

Purpose To develop diagnostic and treatment strategies for peritoneal dialysis catheter exit-
site and tunnel infections. Population All consenting peritoneal dialysis patients performing …

Exit-site infections (ESIs) increase the risk of developing peritoneal dialysis (PD) peritonitis
and PD technique failure. There are no clear guidelines on how to monitor exit site (ES) after …

Abstract Introduction: Exit-site infection (ESi) prevention is a key factor in lowering the risk of
peritonitis. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between exit-site (ES) care …

Since 2009, the peritoneal dialysis (PD) registry has been carried out as part of the annual
nationwide survey conducted by the Statistical Survey Committee of the Japanese Society …

Infections are more common in the first month and 50% occur before the tenth month. The
risk of infection increases in case of wall hematoma, initial fluid leakage, and obesity. It …

Nursing interventions related to peritoneal catheter exit-site infection include an emphasis
on prevention and early diagnosis as well as exit-site care. The key elements to prevention …