title: Changes in peritoneal dialysis nursing.
abstract: Improvements in technology have assisted nurses with the care of peritoneal dialysis patients. This article will discuss changes in the methods of accessing the peritoneal cavity and other changes that have allowed peritoneal dialysis to become an effective treatment modality for chronic as well as acute renal failure. These changes include the development of cyclers, plastic solution bags, and devices to facilitate bag exchanges and decrease the incidence of peritonitis.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Warren
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000266:history* / Q000451:nursing