MythBusters
What is Sterile?
PD is a ______ free treatment option
What is needle?
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?
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?
This percentage of patients feel like they didn't have a choice in their modality option
What is 2 out of 3 or 66%
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?