This is a 12" x 18" large font, full colour poster. This poster addresses some of the more common issues surrounding peritoneal dialysis catheters.

The poster is arranged into three areas of discussion:
1. The indication for and a description a peritoneal dialysis catheter
2. Common questions regarding a peritoneal dialysis catheter
3. Care of a peritoneal dialysis catheter

The indication for and a description of a Peritoneal Dialysis catheter The focus of this section is to describe the need for an access for peritoneal dialysis and the surgical intervention required for placement.

The questions that addressed are:

• How do you take the small amount of blood from my body?
• What is a peritoneal dialysis catheter?
• Where does this catheter go?
• How do I get this catheter in my abdomen?
• Does it hurt to have the catheter put in?
• How does it feel when I have this catheter in my abdomen?
• Will people be able to see this catheter?

• Do I need to do anything special to take care of this catheter?
• Can I still have sex with a catheter in place?

Care of a peritoneal dialysis catheter
This section of the poster is meant to provide an overview of care that is universally accepted and not meant to replace agency specific policies. Specific program related instructions are left up to the discretion of the renal professional.

People are advised, graphically and with words to:

• check the exit site for infections daily
• perform treatments in a clean area
• make sure the caps are on when the catheter is not in use
• keep a dressing on the exit site
• do not pull or tug on the catheter
• talk to the team about anything that can get the peritoneal dialysis catheter wet

There is a brief overview of the complications of a peritoneal dialysis catheter and what to report to the Nephrology Team.

The poster is laminated with a 5-mm laminate to allow for easy cleaning.

Order your copy of Peritoneal Dialysis Access for $14.95