SOP : PD Post Operative Flushes and Weekly Flushes

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Peritoneal Dialysis Flushes Post Operative and Weekly Flushes

Why do we do PD flushes?
PD flushes will be due post insertion of PD catheter and weekly until catheter is ready for use.
This is to ensure:
 catheter patency during the healing process
 to ensure no leakage from catheter site

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 19/01/2022

Next review date: 19/01/2024

Author(s): Leanne Millar.

Version: Version 1

Author email(s): leanne.millar@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.