The efficacy of managing fluid overload in chronic peritoneal dialysis patients by a structured nurse-led intervention protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extracellular volume overload is a common problem in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients and is associated with excessive mortality. We determine the effectiveness of treating PD patients with extracellular volume overload by a structured nurse-led intervention program.

Methods

The hydration status of PD patients was screened by bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS). Fluid overload was defined as overhydration volume ≥ 2 L. Patients were classified into Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Groups and were managed by a structured nurse-led intervention protocol that focused on education and motivation. Hypertonic cycles were given for short term symptom relief for the Symptomatic group. Patients were followed for 12 weeks for the change in volume status, blood pressure, knowledge

SUBMITTER: Law MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6902497 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature