Peritoneal Dialysis
Our Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Our multidisciplinary team is committed to providing personalized care tailored to their patient’s individual needs and preferences.
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Team
Our dedicated team includes:
- Nephrologists specializing in peritoneal dialysis
- Registered Nurses with expertise in PD
- Registered Dietitians
- Social Workers
- Surgeons or Interventional Nephrologists for catheter placement
- Technicians for equipment maintenance and support
Commitment
Our Peritoneal Dialysis Services are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care that empowers patients to live fulfilling lives while managing their kidney disease effectively at home. We strive to be a trusted partner in their journey, offering the expertise, support, and resources they need to succeed on PD.
Our Services
- Comprehensive Patient Evaluation: Thorough assessment of patient's medical history, physical condition, and psychosocial factors to determine suitability for PD.
- PD Catheter Insertion and Management: Placement of PD catheters by experienced surgeons or nephrologists, followed by meticulous post-operative care and ongoing catheter maintenance.
- PD Training and Education: Comprehensive, hands-on training program for patients and their caregivers, covering all aspects of PD therapy, including:
- Principles of PD and fluid management
- Proper technique for exchanges (manual and automated)
- Infection prevention and catheter careTroubleshooting common problems
- Medication management
- Dietary guidelines and nutritional support
- Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) Management: Expertise in managing patients on APD, including machine setup, programming, and troubleshooting.
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Management: Support and education for patients choosing CAPD as their preferred modality.
- Peritonitis Management: Prompt diagnosis and treatment of peritonitis, a common complication of PD.
- Social Work Services: Access to social workers who can provide emotional support, connect patients with community resources, and assist with financial and insurance issues.
- Dietary Counseling: Individualized dietary plans developed by registered dietitians to optimize nutritional status and manage fluid and electrolyte balance.
- Transition of Care: Seamless transition to other dialysis modalities (e.g., hemodialysis) or kidney transplantation if necessary.
Contact
Please call or email us for more information.
Phone: 801-835-0577
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
