Dos & Don'ts of Peritoneal Dialysis by Renal Care India

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Dos & don'ts Of Peritoneal Dialysis

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Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment option which gives us freedom to undergo dialysis at comfort of our home. But one must be aware of Do's & Don’ts of peritoneal dialysis. Do’s of peritoneal dialysis will make you understand what is necessary to get benefited with this procedure & Don’ts of dialysis will keep you away from its complications. Get more information at http://renalcareindia.org

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Take bath daily

Do not pull/put any pressure on catheter

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don'ts Do not submerge in a bath tub, pond or in the swimming pool

Wash your hands properly before touching exit site/catheter

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don'ts Do not scratch exit site

Wear clean and properly washed clothes

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don'ts Do not tie your belt over the exit site

Check your catheter exit site daily

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don'ts Do not use any powder or cream except what your

doctor has prescribed

Keep the exit site clean

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don'ts Do not use alcohol or spirit around exit site

Do dressing as per proper procedure

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don'ts Do not use any sharp objects near catheter

Avoid irritation of skin by replacing the site of tape

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Thank You

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