DISCONNECTIONING A PATIENT FROM PD NIGHT MACHINE
aborashyd83 PURPOSE To disconnect the patient from the machine on completion of dialysis. To investigate malfunction in the system POLICY All nursing staff working in the renal unit should be competent…
C.A.P.D. – DIALYSATE BAG EXCHANGE
PURPOSE 1. To provide guidelines for appropriate bag exchange. POLICY 1. The procedure should be performed by a physician or a C.A.P.D. trained Nurse. 2. A strict aseptic technique should…
CAPD – CONTINUOUS AMBULATORY PERITONEAL DIALYSIS
PURPOSE Aids the removal of Toxic substance and Metabolic Wastes. Establishes electrolyte balance. Removes excessive body fluid. Assisting in regulating the fluid balance of the body. Controls blood pressure. Controls…
C.A.P.D. – CHANGING TRANSFER SET
Policy and Procedure N0. 40 – Royal Hospital PURPOSE 1. To prevent infection POLICY 1. The procedure should be performed in the hospital by a physician or a C.A.P.D. trained…
PREPRATION OF PD NIGHT MACHINE
PURPOSE 1.To prepare accurately the peritoneal dialysis Machine in accordance with the dialysis prescription. 2.To prevent cross infection. 1.The physician order to be obtained 2. All Nursing staff working in…
CONNECTING A PATIENT TO PD NIGHT MACHINE
Policy and procedure No. 149 Royal Hospital PURPOSE 1. To aid in the removal of toxic substances and metabolic wastes. 2. To assist in regulating body fluid and electrolyte balance.…
DISINFECTION, CLEANING, DECALCIFICATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HAEMODIALYSIS MACHINE
PURPOSE 1. To maintain dialysis machines clean, sterile, and trouble free during the treatment. 2. To maintain the fluid and fluid path way sterile and free from contaminates 3. To…
HAEMODIALYSIS HAZARDS – BREAKDOWN DURING HAEMODIALYSIS
PURPOSE 1. To provide guidelines regarding exchanging machine during dialysis. 2. To complete dialysis session without any complication. 3. To demonstrate safe and skilled technique of handling dialysis. CONDITIONS 1.…
HAEMODIALYSIS HAZARDS – POWER FAILURE DURING HAEMODIALYSIS
PURPOSE 1. To be aware of the complications and hazards that can occur when power fails during haemodialysis. 2. To demonstrate safe and skilled technique in using dialysis equipment. 3.…
HAEMODIALYSIS HAZARDS – MANAGEMENT OF BLOOD LEAK DURING HAEMODIALYSIS
DEFINITION The principal reasons for a true blood leak are defective dialyser membranes, excessive trans-membrane pressure, and rarely haemolysis (Daugirdas and Ing. 1994). A blood leak is classified as minor…