Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Flushing in Children: A National Survey of Practice Patterns

Researchers surveyed 60 U.S. pediatric PD programs for PD catheter flush protocols between placement and starting PD treatment. Of the 43 respondents, 83% had a protocol. However, variation in their protocols led the researchers to recommend multi-center studies to establish a standardized catheter flushing protocol based on evidence-based guidelines.

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Tags: Pediatric PD, PD Catheter Flush Protocols, Standardized Catheter Flushing Protocol