Journal Watch - Exit Site
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Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Individuals with Obesity on Peritoneal Dialysis
Some view obesity as a contraindication to PD, which limits treatment options for many patients. However, PD can be successfully utilized by people with obesity! Careful planning of the exit site can help.
Read the abstract » | (added 2025-09-15)
Tags: Obesity, Peritoneal Dialysis, Exit Site
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PD and Swimming
Australian nurses in 39 PD clinics conducted phone surveys. While only 77% of the clinics advocated swimming, nearly all had patients who did swim, mainly in sea water or a private pool. Covering the exit site and catheter with a waterproof dressing or ostomy bag was recommended, along with routine exit-site care. Several infections were linked with swimming.
Read the abstract » | (added 2019-10-14)
Tags: PD, Swimming, Exit Site, Waterproof, Infections