Is there any contraindication to insert pd catheter for patient with SLE who is on immune suppressive drugs as they are at high risk of infection??
Is there any contraindication to insert pd catheter for patient with SLE who is on immune suppressive drugs as they are at high risk of infection??
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Ghada R. , Doctor/MD from Saudi Arabia asked
Is there any contraindication to insert pd catheter for patient with SLE who is on immune suppressive drugs as they are at high risk of infection??

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⋅ ⋅ August 22, 2021

HI
It not a contraindication to insert the catheter even though the patient is on immunosuppressive drugs as long as care of the wound is being taken care of. A prophylactic antibiotic is usually given prior to procedure to minimise the risk of infections.
 
Fadhlina
Malaysia

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⋅ Eric goffin, MD from Belgium ⋅ August 24, 2021

I agree ! Just pay attention to a potential delay in the exit-site healing if the patient is on steroids.

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