Follow the “Four Nos” in Peritoneal Dialysis Care

1. Do not touch the dialysis catheter and the surrounding area with sharp material.
2. Do not twist and press against the peritoneal dialysis catheter.
3. Do not use liquid alcohol or hydrogen peroxide as well as other chemical sanitizer at the outlet.
4. Do not use object with high heat（i.e. hairdryer） to touch the dialysis catheter.  

Do you know how to fixate the catheter?

1. Use the gauze to cover and fixate.  

2. Not use the gauze to cover and fixate.

Patients recently implanted with new catheter after 3 months, have fair catheter outlet or sensitive to the tape may not use the gauze for cover.

Fixate the two sides of titanium metals using two strips of tape.

What is the treatment in case of broken catheter?

• Please use a small white clip in case of broken catheter. Clip on the up stream of rupture and seek for medical treatment as soon as possible in addition to continue clinic follow-up.

Three Mores in Unobstructed Catheter

1. More vegetable and fruit.
2. More observation: (1) Drain speed (2) Stool form (3) Fixed position.
3. More exercise.

How do patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis use artificial anus bag (protective bag) during shower?

1. Wear mask and wash hands.
2. Patiently remove paper-tape and gauze.
3. Place the tube in the artificial anus bag. It is necessary to exhaust the air from bag to prevent detachment.
4. Flatten and adhere the artificial anus bag on the peripheral skin of catheter outlet.
5. Adhere a section of long paper-tape above the artificial anus bag.