Peritoneal dialysis-related infection is a complication that leads to peritoneal dialysis catheter removal or patient death. The present study aimed to investigate peritoneal dialysis-related infection rates, causative pathogens, appropriation of antibiotic use, treatment outcomes and trend in antimicrobial resistance of causative pathogens.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
135
The study was conducted by retrospective data collection from medical records of 135 continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients at Phramongkutklao Hospital from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020.
Phramongkutklao Hospital
Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand
Rate of peritoneal dialysis-related infection
Retrospective data collection from patients' medical records
Time frame: January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020
Treatment outcomes of peritoneal dialysis-related infection
Retrospective data collection from patients' medical records
Time frame: January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020
Causative pathogens of peritoneal dialysis-related infection
Retrospective data collection from patients' medical records
Time frame: January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020
Appropriation of antibiotic use in the treatments of peritoneal dialysis-related infection
Retrospective data collection from patients' medical records
Time frame: January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020
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