How much did you know about Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal
Dialysis?
What therapy is routinely recommended for CAPD exit site
infections?
The
causative organism is assumed to be Staphylococcus aureus
or Staphylococcus epidermidis until proven otherwise by culture
and sensitivity reports. Standard treatment is with flucloxacillin
500mg four times daily for 10 days. (Check for allergies)
Gokal
R et al. (1993) Peritoneal Dial Int 13 29-39.
Smith,
T. (1997) Renal Nursing. Bailliere Tindal, London.
2)
Bhandari
S and Turney J. (1996) Survivors of Acute
Renal Failure Who Do Not Recover Function. Quarterly
Journal of Medicine. 89: 415 - 421.
3)
The
Renal Association. (1997) Treatment of Adult Patients With
Renal Failure. Recommended Standards and Audit Measures
(2nd Ed). The Renal Association, London.
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