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Peritoneal dialysis
Avril Redmond1, Elizabeth Doherty
1Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland. avril.redmond@bch.n-i.nhs.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|June 28, 2005
Summary
Peritoneal dialysis offers chronic renal failure patients a way to manage their own care and live independently. This method provides various treatment options, patient benefits, and strategies for managing potential complications.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Chronic renal failure necessitates renal replacement therapy.
- Peritoneal dialysis is a viable treatment option for end-stage renal disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the benefits and management of peritoneal dialysis.
- To discuss patient selection and treatment options for chronic renal failure.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of peritoneal dialysis treatments.
- Analysis of patient selection criteria.
- Discussion of complication management strategies.
Main Results:
- Peritoneal dialysis empowers patients with chronic renal failure.
- Various treatment modalities are available.
- Effective management strategies exist for potential complications.
Conclusions:
- Peritoneal dialysis is a beneficial treatment for chronic renal failure.
- Patient independence and quality of life can be enhanced.
- Comprehensive management is key to successful peritoneal dialysis.