Effect of a home exercise program based on tai chi in patients with end-stage renal disease.

Objective: Previous reports have documented the benefits of exercise on the well-being of renal patients. However, fewer than 50% of our end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients engage in regular exercise. To promote exercise, we implemented a home-based exercise program.

Use of cleansing agents at the peritoneal catheter exit site.

Heavy bacterial colonization results in exit-site infection. Antiseptic and non antiseptic agents have both been used for exit-site cleansing. An ideal cleansing agent should not only reduce the number of microorganisms, but should also be harmless to the body's defenses and should not interfere with wound healing.