Managing Staphylococcus aureus catheter infection in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients.
A case of Staphylococcus aureus catheter infection in a patient on peritoneal dialysis is presented and discussed by nephrologists, a social worker, a nurse specializing in the care of peritoneal dialysis patients, and the patient involved. The focus of the multidisciplinary case discussion concerns the management of S aureus catheter infections, including catheter removal, psychosocial issues and the patient's response to the need for catheter removal, the risk factors and prevention of S aureus catheter infections in peritoneal dialysis patients, and exit site care practices.
Holley
J L
JL
Renal-Electrolyte Division, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA 15213, USA.
Piraino
B
B
Dacko
C
C
Hayes
I
I
Thullen
A
A
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012086:Reoperation; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents