Where is peritoneal dialysis catheter placed?

A PD catheter (sometimes called a Tenckhoff catheter) is a special tube that is inserted into your abdominal cavity (space around the organs within your tummy). The PD catheter is soft to touch and should feel quite comfortable against your body.

How do you check a PD catheter placement?

A needle is used to create the subcutaneous tunnel to the left or the right abdomen. The proximal cuff should be in this tunnel. The catheter is tested and then the abdomen is desufflated, with the camera still in position to check on the location of the catheter.

What are the complications of peritoneal dialysis?

Complications of peritoneal dialysis can include:

• Infections. An infection of the abdominal lining (peritonitis) is a common complication of peritoneal dialysis.
• Weight gain. The dialysate contains sugar (dextrose).
• Hernia. Holding fluid in your abdomen for long periods may strain your muscles.
• Inadequate dialysis.

What is Exteriorization of PD catheter?

Catheters are left embedded for a minimum of 4 weeks before exteriorization. Exteriorization is performed by the attending nephrologist on the first day of PD training. The procedure is performed in the clinic room with the assistance of the Home Dialysis nurse.

What are the principles of PD?

PD utilizes similar principles as hemodialysis in that blood is exposed to a semipermeable membrane against which a physiologic solution is placed. In the case of PD, however, the semipermeable membrane is the peritoneal membrane, and a sterile dialysate is instilled into the peritoneal cavity.

What is the most common complication in peritoneal dialysis?

The most frequent and important complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters is infection, which may result in catheter loss and discontinuation of PD [1,2].

What is a buried PD catheter?

Buried peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters are placed months before dialysis is needed and the exit site is created when the catheter is dissected out at the initiation of dialysis. In contrast, the exit site of an unburied catheter is created by the surgeon at the time of insertion.

How does Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Work?

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is done to remove wastes, chemicals, and extra fluid from your body. During CAPD, a liquid called dialysate is put into your abdomen through a catheter (thin tube). The dialysate pulls wastes, chemicals, and extra fluid from your blood through the peritoneum.

What is convection in peritoneal dialysis?

Convective transport during peritoneal dialysis refers to solute removal as a direct result of fluid movement into and out of the peritoneal cavity.

Is peripheally inserted central Cather vascular?

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) A peripherally inserted central catheter, or PICC line (pronounced “pick”), is a central venous catheter inserted into a vein in the arm (via the basilic or cephalic veins) rather than a vein in the neck or chest. The basilic vein is usually a better target for cannulation than the cephalic vein because it is larger and runs a straighter course through the arm.

What are the types of dialysis ports?

Hemodialysis requires a vascular access site. This is an arterial and venous site on your body from which your blood is removed and returned after it is filtered by the dialysis machine. Three major forms of vascular access are used: Cheung, Alfred, K, Li, Li, Terry, Christi, M, and Shiu, Yan-Ting, E. 2008.

What is the CPT code for removal of dialysis catheter?

The correct code for the removal of a catheter with a port or pump is CPT code 36590 (Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion). Most of the tunneled insertion codes have a ten day global period.