PATIENT EDUCATION
- Intensified exit-site care5
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- Clean 1 to 2 times a day
- Avoid toxic agents entering sinus
- Change cleansing agent if required
- In the case of severe exit-site infection, saline soaks in addition to antibiotics may be used. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to 1 pint (500mL) sterile water. This solution is applied to gauze and wrapped around the exit-site for 15 minutes, 1 to 2 times per day2
- Soften crust and scabs with saline or soap and water
- Never forcibly remove crusts and scabs
- Apply new sterile dressing with each cleansing procedure until infection resolved, even if not routinely used
- Protect exit-site from exposure to organisms and trauma
- Review antibiotic/antacid/food interactions
Note:
- Quinolone absorption may be reduced when given in combination with sevelamer hydrochloride, calcium salts, oral iron preparations, magnesium/aluminum containing antacids, zinc, sucralfate, or milk. Administration should be staggered as much as possible. The quinolone should be administered first, allowing at least 2 hours between each preparation5
- Rifampin interacts with many other medications. Patient medication review is warranted before use of rifampin
