title: Use of an ostomy pouch for pediatric CAPD swimmers.
abstract: Children with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) run an increased risk of infection when swimming. In CAPD, the catheter and transfer set are the lifeline and must be kept free of contaminants. Children receiving CAPD treatments were given the opportunity to go swimming by using a pouching system. Instructions were given by both the enterostomal therapist and pediatric dialysis nurse. No cases of infection, peritonitis, or leakage developed with this system.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Sandahl
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Owens
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D010030:Ostomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013550:Swimming