Series 4

 

 

Covid19

Series 1

Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion is an Essential Medical Service for Kidney Failure Patients in COVID-19 Pandemic

Kidneys

Series 2

A Safe Technique With Outcomes Shown to be Equivalent to—or Even Better Than—Surgically Placed Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters

Institution

Series 3

Nephrologist-Inserted Catheter Demonstrated a Higher Peritoneal Dialysis Utilization Rate and a Shorter Rate of Initiation with Lesser Complications

Doctor

Series 4

Minimally Invasive Approach Technique and Reduced Dependence on Resources in Operating Theaters

Opting for Percutaneous Catheter Insertion Encourages Efficient Use of Resources and Man-hours

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Reduced dependence on resources1

Reduced dependence on operating theater staff, surgical equipment anesthetists, operating facilities and reduced hospital stays.

Avoidance of need for surgical time.

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Minimally invasive approach1,2

Fewer abdominal wounds Length of hospitalization could be reduced.

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Reduced risk of cancellation1

Cancellation from overbooked surgical theaters or emergency surgery taking priority.

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Shorter waiting times2,3

Shorter waiting times for insertion/break-in period in kidney failure patients.

Limits time required from diagnosis of dialysis to initiation of treatment in AKI patients.

AKI: Acute Kidney Injury