Dr. Guest’s book is thoroughly inclusive, starting from the
early days of Peritoneal Dialysis up to the present day and any problems
involved. He states bluntly at the very beginning that some countries have not
yet begun to use this technique, while others have enjoyed the benefits for
years. As with any medical procedure, safety is paramount, and this book covers
the proper way to place catheters. It also advises the repair of any
pre-existing conditions, such as hernias, that can get in the way of the
catheter placement.
A chapter is given on the use of Peritoneal Dialysis in obsess
patients, for whom the procedure may bring further complications. Caution must
be used with regard to anti-inflammatory drugs, and the catheters must be
placed in a certain way so that they can be monitored, in case an infection
flares up.
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