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Iron deficiency is responsible for almost half of all cases of anemia. Although oral iron can be used to treat deficiency in many cases, intravenous (IV) iron may sometimes be needed. The following method of care details the administration of intravenous iron by steps.
A transfer set attachment to the Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) catheter is required to enable a closed system. The transfer set is attached to the PD catheter post catheter insertion in the operating room or interventional radiology. The transfer sets should be changed: Every six (6) months to reduce the risk of infection Following contamination of transfer set (such as accidental separation from catheter, hole in PD catheter, wet contamination) Dysfunctional transfer set Recurrent/relapsing peritonitis If the peritoneal dialysis catheter adaptor is changed
Insertion of a flocked swab in the nostril in order to collect respiratory epithelial cells for a viral analysis.