KEY ASSESSMENTS
- Inspect exit-site using magnifying glass as needed
- Evaluate exit-site and sinus track
- Examine exit-site appearance by checking for:14
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- absence of drainage, erythema, crust, scab, granulation tissue, swelling, and pain or tenderness on palpation
- Palpate tunnel
- Compare exit-site appearance on each clinic visit
- Verify function and assess integrity of peritoneal catheter by querying patients on CAPD for fill and drain duration, or by reviewing cycler logs for fill and drain profiles for APD patients
- Review chronic catheter care with patient
- Ensure compliance with topical antibiotic prophylaxis
