MythBusters
Misconception of a patient that requires root-cause analysis to determine underlying patient need to assess whether the flexibilities of home may better fit their lifestyle; i.e. transportation/caregiver responsibilities, school/work
What is compliance/not meeting ICHD clinical goals?
The primary benefit of PD; family based
What is more time @ home with their families?
Not required to assist with PD treatments at home
What is a care partner?
Available 24/7 to handle patient concerns
What is RN On Call?
What is Sterile?
PD is a ______ free treatment option
What is needle?
Standard length of time for a catheter to heal after surgery; bonus 100 points- standard length of time before a flush can be conducted
What is 2 weeks?
What is 7 days?
FA Easy button; support staff that will assist with scheduling consults/surgeries for pts interested in Home modalities; bonus 100 points for email address
Much lower for PD patients than patients with a CVC
What is Infection Rate?
2013 Patient Satisfaction Survey revealed that both PD and HHD patients reported this
What is feeling better and having a better quality of life?
What is the peritoneal membrane?
Typical number of clinic visits a PD patient is expected to report physically to home unit
What is 2x per month?
100-32-20
What is for every 100 patients on ICHD, 32 patients will expire within the first 2 years, whereas only 20 PD patients will expire in the first 2 years?
Size requirement for PD supplies; standard room in the home
What is a bedroom closet?
This is maintained longer for PD patients vs Hemo patients because the therapy acts more like the body's normal kidney function
What is residual renal function?
Treatment typically completed while the patient sleeps for hours at a time; requires a machine
What is CCPD?
What is 8 to 14 days?
Swimming can still be a joyful activity under these circumstances
What is swimming in a private/salt water pool or ocean?
Important mineral that is commonly found in fruits, veggies, meat, milk, beans etc. that can be consumed at a higher amount by Home patients
What is Potassium?
Treatment typically done 4 times a day with 30 min exchanges; does not require a machine
What is CAPD?
this is sometimes necessary for patients who have additional clinical needs such as fluid overload or catheter malfunction; temporary and requires team collaboration to ensure patient can continue home therapy
What is back-up hemo?