METHODS A two-part questionnaire was developed. Initial questions addressing
postcatheter insertion procedures asked whether prophylactic antibiotics were given for …

W ith the introduction ofY-connector technology and the subsequent reduction in the
frequency of peritonitis, catheter infection has become the pri mary infectious complication in …

Objectives: To detect the incidence of and risk factors for infections among patients with end-
stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). Methods: A retrospective …

Summary In Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), correct handling of the equipment and especially of
the catheter exit site are essential. The PD nurse is responsible for preparing the patient to …

Since the introduction of Y-connector technology and the subsequent reduction in the
frequency of peritonitis, catheter-related infections have become the primary infectious …

Background Catheter-related exit site infection is a major risk factor for the development of
peritonitis and can contribute to failure of treatment maintenance in peritoneal dialysis (PD) …

Peritoneal dialysis related infections include infection of the catheter exit site, subcutaneous
pathway, or effluent. Exit-site infections, predominately owing to Staphylococcus aureus, are …

Reducing the frequency of peritonitis for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD)
continues to be a challenge. This review focuses on recent updates in catheter care and …

Exit-site infection (ESI) in CAPD can lead to significant morbidity and catheter loss. In one
study 19% of peritoneal catheter loss was due to ESI alone, and 57% of catheter loss was …

Background: Exit site infection (ESI) is a significant contributing factor to high mortality and
poor treatment outcomes in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. The aim of this review of …