Managing Staphylococcus aureus Catheter Infection in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Jean L. Holley, Beth Piraino, Carol Dacko, Iris Hayes, Anne Thullen

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Abstract

A case of Staphyloccus 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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)167-175
Number of pages9
JournalAdvances in Renal Replacement Therapy
Volume1
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • CAPD, dialysis
  • S aureus
  • peritonitis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nephrology

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