The impact of the superficial cuff position on the exit site and tunnel infections in CAPD patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s40620-020-00788-z
Abstract: Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD) related infections continue to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients on PD. In the last ten years, in order to reduce cuff and exit-site infections, in continuous… read more here.
Keywords: capd patients; exit; exit site; superficial cuff ... See more keywords
Comparison of topical mupirocin and gentamicin in the prevention of peritoneal dialysis-related infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.03.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND Topical antibiotics have been shown to reduce exit-site infection and peritonitis. The aim of this study was to compare infection rates between mupirocin and gentamicin. METHODS Multiple comprehensive databases were searched systematically to include… read more here.
Keywords: site infection; exit; peritonitis; exit site ... See more keywords
Accuracy of a novel ECGi system in localising the critical isthmus exit site in scar-dependant re-entrant ventricular tachycardia
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DOI: 10.1093/europace/euad122.312
Abstract: Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Vision in ventricular onset (VIVO) is a novel, non-invasive, mapping system designed to locate the site of earliest activation in ventricular arrhythmia. VIVO utilises a mathematical… read more here.
Keywords: site; system; exit site; scar dependant ... See more keywords
Successful treatment of recurrent exit site and tunnel infections caused by atopic dermatitis with dupilumab: A case report
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DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.13690
Abstract: Dear Editor, Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disease characterized by abnormalities in the skin barrier, inflammatory immune response, and pruritus and increases the risk of skin infection [1]. Exit site infections can progress to… read more here.
Keywords: tunnel; atopic dermatitis; exit site; dermatitis ... See more keywords
Catheter salvage using revision for a peritoneal dialysis catheter with intractable exit site and/or tunnel infections
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DOI: 10.1111/sdi.13094
Abstract: In case of intractable exit site and/or tunnel infections, peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter removal and re‐insertion are recommended. Previous studies have reported the possibility of catheter salvage before removal, but they were either case‐series or… read more here.
Keywords: site tunnel; catheter; dialysis catheter; intractable exit ... See more keywords
Validity of a catheter exit site clinical assessment scale for the early detection of exit site infections in patients on haemodialysis with a central venous catheter: protocol for a multicentre validation study in Spain (EXITA Study)
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065724
Abstract: Introduction Haemodialysis patients with central venous catheter (HD-CVC) are at increased risk of exit site infections (ESIs) and catheter-related bloodstream infections, causing an increase of hospitalisation, morbidity and mortality rates. The main aim of the… read more here.
Keywords: exit site; catheter; study; esi ... See more keywords
Peritoneal Dialysis Exit-Site Care Protocols in Portugal and Its Association with Catheter-Related Infections
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DOI: 10.1159/000528641
Abstract: Introduction: Exit-site infection (ESi) prevention is a key factor in lowering the risk of peritonitis. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between exit-site (ES) care protocols and the annual incidence rates of ESi and… read more here.
Keywords: care protocols; catheter; exit site; related infections ... See more keywords
Bacterial colonization patterns in daily chlorhexidine care at the exit site in peritoneal dialysis patients—A prospective, randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184859
Abstract: Bacterial colonization patterns in daily chlorhexidine care at the exit site in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients were not known. We performed a prospective, randomized controlled trial enrolling 89 PD patients. After stratification by initial Staphylococcus… read more here.
Keywords: group; chlorhexidine care; colonization; site ... See more keywords
A Retrospective Sequential Comparison of Topical Application of Medicated Honey and Povidone Iodine for Preventing Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter-Related Infections
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DOI: 10.3747/pdi.2017.00224
Abstract: Application of medicated honey (MH) to peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter exit sites has been found to be as effective as intra-nasal mupirocin for preventing PD catheter-related infections (CRIs), but was associated with increased risk for… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; peritoneal dialysis; application; exit ... See more keywords
Swimming on Peritoneal Dialysis: Recommendations from Australian PD Units
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DOI: 10.3747/pdi.2018.00254
Abstract: Background: There is no evidence to support the need for protection of the peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter and exit site for people on PD who want to swim. Swimming with a PD catheter is perceived… read more here.
Keywords: peritoneal dialysis; exit; australian units; exit site ... See more keywords
Water avoidance and modification of exit-site care with stoma bag results in reduced exit-site infection rate in peritoneal dialysis patients.
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DOI: 10.5414/cn110440
Abstract: AIM Infection is one of the drawbacks associated with peritoneal dialysis (PD) and is related to significant morbidity. After we experienced an increase in exit-site infection (ESI) rate, mostly derived from environmental and water-derived organisms,… read more here.
Keywords: water; site; infection; rate ... See more keywords