In our countery we began to isolate some strains of E.Coli spes. What are the proper treatment process should we follow to avoid the catheter removal of those patientsRESOLVEDFaried A. M answered August 5, 2008
quisiera que me ayuden con los indicadores de tiempo, paciente, enfermera en dialisis peritoneal. graciasRESOLVEDCarmen Navarro answered August 3, 2008
I have noticed a significant increase in phosphorus levels when pt.'s changes modality from HD to PD. What could cause this? No changes in diet or medications.RESOLVEDMary Kelley answered August 1, 2008
I have noticed a significant increase in phosphorus levels when pt.’s changes modality from HD to PD. What could cause this? No changes in diet or medications.RESOLVEDMary Kelley asked August 1, 2008
Is there currently in development or in use a "sugar free" PD solution?RESOLVEDMike O answered July 31, 2008
Is there currently in development or in use a “sugar free” PD solution?RESOLVEDMike O asked July 31, 2008
I need to know wich fluid can I use for amphotericin for peritoneal dialysis. Conventional peritoneal fluids with salts? thanksOPENBrenda Zylbersztajn asked July 31, 2008
Who can I write to in order to find out information about Peritoneal dialysis solutions containing amino acidsCan you tell me who to contact at Baxter to begin a clinical trial for you Amino Acid based CAPD solution, Nutrineal?RESOLVEDAlan g answered July 30, 2008
Any suggestions for treatment of Chronic MRSA of exit site? Is there any data for hydrotherapy or swimming in chlorinated water to help irraticate or heal Infection?RESOLVEDChristine H answered July 24, 2008
Can a PD patient develop toxins in their blood if an exchange is not done within a certain period of time? If so, what is the max time period before an exchange?RESOLVEDRocco T answered July 24, 2008
I am on Peritoneal Dialysis I stated to have bloody drain bags… I did contact the dr. and I did take the bloodys bags for culture and they can not find any infections and I also had a CT Scan done and they did find a ovarian cyst?? So I went to an OBGYN and he said that there is no way that could be the problem??? well no the Dr. is saying that I have to go back on Hemodialysis which I think is the worst kind of Dialysis and I really was wondering if anyone knew what eles it could possiablly be??Please any kind of sugg. will be helpful, Thanks!!!RESOLVEDDebbie Parker answered July 17, 2008
As creatinine is the value that represent both peritoneal and renal function,why do many studies prefer targetting at kt/v than creatinine clearance?RESOLVEDWorapot Treamtrakanpon answered July 14, 2008
how long the treatment with tamoxiphene should be performed in encapsilanting peritonitis , after healing?RESOLVEDMassimo B. answered July 9, 2008
Is calciphylaxis better treated on hemodialysis than peritoneal dialysis?RESOLVEDjoseph warren answered July 8, 2008
During one of the sessions of the 12th ISPD congress, it was mentioned that gentamicin ophthalmic solutions are not suitable for exit site prophylaxis because of low gentamicin concentration. I later found that the usual concentration of ophthalmic solutions is 0.3% while that of the cream is 0.1%. Do you think that gentamicin ophthalmic solution is as adequate as gentamicin cream, noting that it is easier to administer?RESOLVEDSarra Elamin answered July 8, 2008
Overgranulating exit sites. To use or not to use cautery/silver nitrate. How should it be treated.RESOLVEDIAN SHEPPARD answered June 30, 2008
In our new PD program, all nurses contribute to the care of all PD patients. Would it improve the quality of care, if each nurse was assigned a number of specified PD patients, of whom she/he is responsible?RESOLVEDSarra Elamin answered June 29, 2008
Is there evidence to support using Urokinase or equivalent to strip biofilm off PD catheter to prevent recurring peritonitis? We have done it a few times without success but some of our nephrologists keep asking nursing staff to "give it a go" as a last resort before removing catheter.RESOLVEDMargot Gillies asked June 20, 2008
Is there evidence to support using Urokinase or equivalent to strip biofilm off PD catheter to prevent recurring peritonitis? We have done it a few times without success but some of our nephrologists keep asking nursing staff to “give it a go” as a last resort before removing catheter.RESOLVEDMargot Gillies asked June 20, 2008
good day i just won the ispd scholarship and was asked to forward the date of my scholarship and was asked to forward a report of my schoalrship.what exactly do they mean. thanksANSWEREDbemigho answered June 20, 2008
