Could someone please provide me with information regarding contamination of PD catheters and need for pathology and antibiotics? Both for patients dialysing and those awaiting to start PD.
Could someone please provide me with information regarding contamination of PD catheters and need for pathology and antibiotics? Both for patients dialysing and those awaiting to start PD.
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Ailsa C, Nurse from Tasmania, Australia asked
Could someone please provide me with information regarding contamination of PD catheters and need for pathology and antibiotics? Both for patients dialysing and those awaiting to start PD.

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⋅ ⋅ April 1, 2011

Contamination of just the line end or tubing usually just requires a line change however if the set has been opened or dialysate has drained in or out then a line change and prophylactic antibiotics are required. There is no need to send off samples in cases of contamination

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