Can we obtain a further reduction of peritonitis episodes in CAPD patients already using a Y-set with disinfectant?
A protocol of patient selection and more frequent home visits have significantly reduced peritonitis episodes in CAPD patients using Y-set with Amuchina. However, no change in dropout rates were observed.
Viglino
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Servizia di Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale S. Lazzaro, Alba, Italy.
Gandolfo
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Cottino
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Mariano
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Goia
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Servetti
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Rivetti
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Cavalli
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D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D006997:Hypochlorous Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010352:Patient Dropouts / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000627:therapeutic use*
C057052:Amuchina; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D006997:Hypochlorous Acid