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Problem with exit site

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Has anyone had a problem with the cuff showing through the exit site. What happeno is it a case of just keep clean. I am covering with a dry dressing. My renal team aresponsible aware

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wolfmom94

Are you on Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis? My son is on hemo, so I dont know PD sorry! Are you talking about a graft? I know my questions are stupid but I wanted you to know that people ARE reading your post! :)

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doreencook in reply to wolfmom94

Thanks for your reply. I am on Pd the problem is the tube from my exit site

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Melirm

Hi doreencook, your Renal Team should deal with your exit site. Have you spoken to them? It’s super important that you keep the exit site clean and under a dressing as you say you are, but please stress your worries to the team so they can put your mind at rest.

Good luck with your treatment.

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Philipjm

Hi Doreen,

I had the same problem with my second pd tube, kept popping out, went to see my renal team, had to have it removed as I kept having a peritonitis infection (6times)had to stop pd and started Jx, now do it at home nocturnally every other day.

Speak with your renal nurse who will advise.