• A catheter is placed in your child’s peritoneal cavity in order to receive peritoneal dialysis treatments.
• This catheter requires special care so that it functions properly and to prevent infection.
• We suggest a procedure that you can use as a guide; discuss with your healthcare team the specific equipment used for your child.

Considerations:

• This care must be given with strict adherence to the aseptic measures taught by your care team, including basic procedures to be performed before starting.
• Up to 6 weeks after catheter insertion OR at any time if the skin is not intact (red, broken, etc.): always perform the method of care in a sterile
• From 6 weeks after catheter insertion (when the insertion site is completely healed): the method can be performed in a non-sterile manner, unless otherwise advised by your healthcare team.
• The catheter insertion site should not change in appearance and the dressing should remain clean and dry at all times.
• Never use alcohol to clean the catheter as this solution can damage it.
• Use your child’s usual bathing/shower time to care for the catheter site.
• Make sure your child is comfortable during the care by using the different positioning techniques and distraction techniques that are offered.

• The skin around the catheter insertion site is cleaned at the time of each dressing change.
• Up to 6 weeks after catheter insertion: change the dressing once a week to promote healing of the site and prevent catheter displacement unless the dressing is soiled (change more often if soiled).
• From 6 weeks after catheter insertion: change the dressing at least three times a week; it is possible to change it every day after bathing/showering.
• Change the dressing more often if soiled. Notify your healthcare team if this is the case.