One-time volume of the bay in children should be reduced in accordance with age, height and weight.
It is necessary to accurately record the balance of fluid and body weight in order to prevent dehydration or hyperhydration.
Regular monitoring of physical parameters, concentrations of electrolytes, creatinine and urea, plasma protein, blood sugar level, in some cases other laboratory parameters (eg blood gases, acid-base balance) is mandatory.
In patients with diabetes, the daily dose of insulin should be adjusted in accordance with the increasing load of glucose.
The choice of solutions for peritoneal dialysis, different in the concentration of dextrose and Ca2+, should be carried out individually in each specific case.
To reduce the risk of infection, aseptic conditions should be maintained during the replacement of the solution. It is necessary to pay attention to the transparency and appearance of the withdrawn solution.If the solution is muddy then dialysis should be stopped immediately and consult your doctor.
Plastic bags with a solution can be damaged during transportation from the supplier to the dialysis center or inside the hospital. This can lead to infection of the dialysis solution. Visual inspection should be carried out before attaching the package and using the solution. Pay attention to the absence of damage to the package, even minor ones. Use the solution for peritoneal dialysis only if the package is not damaged.
Never use packages with opaque content.
All unused portions of the solution should be discarded.
Solutions for peritoneal dialysis can not be administered intravenously.
Due to the existing risk of incompatibility and microbial contamination, other medicines can be added to the peritoneal solution only for the purpose of the attending physician. In this case, the solution should be used immediately (without storage) after thorough mixing and checking for transparency.
With concomitant diabetes it is necessary to monitor the level of sugar in accordance with the additional glucose load