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Sub Q abdominal and Peritoneal Dialysis

Post a new topicby Guest on Tue Jun 04, 2002 6:26 pm

I am a nursing Student caring for a patient with PD who asked me and several of the nursing staff if when he went home would he be able to give himself Sub Q injections of insulin in the abdomen? Being that he is on PD we didn't have the answer so I was wondering what the complications would be or if it is possible forhim to do so.
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Re: Sub Q abdominal and Peritoneal Dialysis

Post a new topicby Guest on Tue Jul 09, 2002 2:05 am

It depends on how much adipose tissue the patient has. If the patient can use altermnative site such as the thigh or arm might be preferable. The patient should most definitely steer clear of the PD catheter site.
[quote] I am a nursing Student caring for a patient with PD who asked me and several of the nursing staff if when he went home would he be able to give himself Sub Q injections of insulin in the abdomen. Being that he is on PD we didn't have the answer so I was wondering what the complications would be or if it is possible forhim to do so... [/quote]
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Re: Sub Q abdominal and Peritoneal Dialysis

Post a new topicby angieskidney on Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:23 am

I used to do EPO (another typical thing for dialysis patients to do) which is also Sub Q which I did in the belly as in teh leg I would hit blood vessels too much which would bruise. I had no issues. I was on CAPD and switched to CCPD .. was on PD for 4 years. Never had any issues relating to Sub Q injections and dialysis.
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