Insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheters is a procedure that more doctors are exploring for patients requiring renal replacement therapy. It has been used for the past 50 years, but now it is becoming more recognized in medicine. It is an inexpensive procedure that allows patients that meet the insertion criteria to control their dialysis therapy. There are many advantages to peritoneal dialysis compared to hemodialysis. This module helps CSTs and CSFAs understand peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion to assist the surgeon and to help the patient understand the importance of maintaining sterile technique post-procedure.
The goal of this course is to provide surgical technologists in the operating room with information about peritoneal dialysis catheters, the indications, insertion procedure, and potential complications.
Insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheters is a procedure that more doctors are exploring for patients requiring renal replacement therapy. It has been used for the past 50 years, but now it is becoming more recognized in medicine. It is an inexpensive procedure that allows patients that meet the insertion criteria to control their dialysis therapy. There are many advantages to peritoneal dialysis compared to hemodialysis. This module helps CSTs and CSFAs understand peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion to assist the surgeon and to help the patient understand the importance of maintaining sterile technique post-procedure. The goal of this course is to provide surgical technologists in the operating room with information about peritoneal dialysis catheters, the indications, insertion procedure, and potential complications.
This course is approved for surgical techs from 09/01/2021 to 08/31/ 2024.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Peritoneal Dialysis Access
Advantages of Peritoneal Dialysis
Disadvantages of Peritoneal Dialysis
Indications
Contraindications
Anesthesia
Patient Position
Types of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters
Equipment
Surgical Technique
Percutaneous Technique
Open Technique
Laparoscopic Technique
Checking Catheter Function
Catheter Care After Insertion
Complications
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Choosing Peritoneal Dialysis
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Rhiannon Winsor is a subject matter expert in the field of surgical technology and higher education. She has an associate degree in Surgical Technology, a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing, a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), and a doctorate in Education with an emphasis in teaching and learning in higher education. She is a certified surgical technologist (CST) and a certified registered sterile processing technician (CRCST). She has 24 years of experience in the field of surgical technology, in which 12 of those years have been spent teaching in and managing surgical technology programs. She has working knowledge in the areas of orthopedics, general, obstetrics, gynecology, plastics, podiatry, sports medicine, neurology, genitourinary, peripheral vascular, ENT, maxillofacial and laparoscopic surgery. Disclosure: Rhiannon Winsor, Ed.D, MBA, CST, CRCST has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Staff Writer: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNE
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 16 years of acute care experience in nursing. She is licensed as a professional registered nurse in the State of New York. She obtained her OCN certification in 2008. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, within the Medical Surgical Division, mentoring nurses in renal and oncology specialties, and the role of nurse educator. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica earned a master’s degree in nursing education from New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
Disclosure: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNE has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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