Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

IV 3000 dressing on Permcath exit sites.

C Latta1, C Grant

  • 1Regular Dialysis Unit, West Glasgow University NHS Trust, Gratnavel General Hospital, Scotland.

EDTNA/ERCA Journal (English Ed.)
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

As more elderly patients use haemodialysis, Permcath catheters are increasingly used for long-term vascular access. Dressing protocols for these catheters require adaptation to ensure proper exit-site care.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The endocrine impact of immunotherapy: audit and future service implications.

Irish medical journal·2026
Same author

Trends in incidence, management and survival in medullary thyroid cancer in Ireland - A 25-year population-based study.

The surgeon : journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland·2026
Same author

Search for Majorana Neutrinos with the Complete KamLAND-Zen Dataset.

Physical review letters·2026
Same author

First Evidence of Solar Neutrino Interactions on ^{13}C.

Physical review letters·2026
Same author

Measurement of Reactor Antineutrino Oscillation at SNO.

Physical review letters·2025
Same author

Understanding sickness presenteeism: causes, risks and solutions: guidelines series.

Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)·2025

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Vascular Access
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Increasing elderly population undergoing haemodialysis.
  • Permcath catheters are frequently selected for long-term vascular access in this demographic.
  • Existing dressing protocols may not be optimal for Permcath exit sites in elderly patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and adapt dressing protocols for Permcath catheters in elderly haemodialysis patients.
  • To ensure effective exit-site management for long-term vascular access.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current dressing practices for Permcath catheters.
  • Adaptation of dressing formats based on clinical experience and patient needs.
  • Implementation of revised protocols for exit-site care.

Main Results:

  • Identification of specific challenges with traditional dressings at Permcath exit sites.
  • Development of modified dressing techniques suitable for elderly patients.
  • Improved management of vascular access sites.

Conclusions:

  • Adapting dressing protocols is crucial for managing Permcath catheters in elderly haemodialysis patients.
  • Optimized exit-site care enhances the effectiveness of long-term vascular access.
  • This adaptation supports the growing needs of geriatric nephrology patients.

Related Experiment Videos