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United States
15 Minutes
Session 1:
Knowing where to start in adopting peritoneal dialysis (PD) can be challenging. Hear from Dr. Micah Chan on the steps, considerations, and process for developing a successful PD program.
Historical and current state of peritoneal dialysis care
Finding solutions to common peritoneal dialysis adoption barriers
Steps for starting a successful peritoneal dialysis program
Session length: 15 minutes
“It’s about the patient. Practicing patient-centered care — and now value-care analysis. I think [peritoneal dialysis] it’s best for the patient. The quality of life for being at home and just coming to see us once a month — PD patients have the highest [quality-of-life survey] scores by far.”
Professor of Medicine, Clinical Chief, Director of Interventional Nephrology
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
Session 2:
Explore considerations for percutaneous peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter insertion planning and preparation — including patient landmarking, incision location, and tunnel track position.
Session 3:
Dr. John Aruny provides step-by-step demonstration and instruction of the percutaneous peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter insertion process.
Session 4:
Evaluate percutaneous peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter placement study outcomes — identifying situational technique advantages and disadvantages.
Accelerate mastery of these highly specialized catheter insertion procedures through direct guidance, resources, and interactive experiences.