[Rifampicin-protamine sulfate solution in dialysis patients].

Bacteria from the exit site of dialysis catheter can grow into microcolonies in biofilm. It has been hypothesized that rifampin-protamine combination may have an effect on the biofilm. In hemodialysis centre a combination of rifampin mixed with protamine is commonly used in some centre in order to prevent catheter related infections in hemodialysis patients.

Assisted peritoneal dialysis. Experience in a French renal department.

Background: The French healthcare system offers the possibility of increasing the use of peritoneal dialysis (PD) by involving in patient care nurses who work in the private system.

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of a private home-nurse network on one dialysis program.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of 239 dialysis patients who started dialysis in our center between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2003.

[Hospitalization of peritoneal dialysis patients: the impact of peritonitis episodes on the hospitalization rate].

Peritonitis is still a frequent complication in peritoneal dialysis patients. Medical guidelines have been established to manage this infection. These guidelines do not provide any information regarding the requirement for hospitalization.