Strategies to maintain PD
Modality related |
peritonitis prophylaxis |
membrane preservation: use of glucose polymers/ACE inhibitors |
adjust dialysis prescription according to RRF |
correction of catheter malfunction |
System related |
better infrastructure to support PD |
patient education/training |
physician education |
incentives to physicians, dialysis centers |
redirecting resources |
Patient related |
social support |
psychological counseling (as needed) |
assisted PD |
ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme.