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Managing Staphylococcus aureus catheter infection in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients
J L Holley1, B Piraino, C Dacko
1Renal-Electrolyte Division, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA 15213, USA.
Advances in Renal Replacement Therapy
|July 1, 1994
Abstract:
A case of Staphylococcus aureus catheter infection in a patient on peritoneal dialysis is presented and discussed by nephrologists, a social worker, a nurse specializing in the care of peritoneal dialysis patients, and the patient involved. The focus of the multidisciplinary case discussion concerns the management of S aureus catheter infections, including catheter removal, psychosocial issues and the patient's response to the need for catheter removal, the risk factors and prevention of S aureus catheter infections in peritoneal dialysis patients, and exit site care practices.