Label tube at bedside. Initial blood tube. Sign transmittal or requisition. Peritoneal dialysis effluent should be disposed of in the same manner as any body fluid Record on P.D. Flow Sheet Care Cleanse exit site in circular motion with iodine swab X 2. Secure Tenchkoff to patient's abdominal wall.
Dressings are optional.
Cell Count and Culture Obtain specimen from spent exchange bag. 5ml of dialysate in purple top tube. 10ml of dialysate in sterile culture container. Record on Flow Sheet. To Instill Solution Remove cap from tenchoff catheter and attach to luer connector.