Holguín Hospital to Extend Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment
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Ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for patients with chronic kidney failure in Holguín. This procedure, practiced in the "Lucía Iñiguez Landín" hospital since 2013, contributes to the purification of the kidney by using the membrane of the abdomen as a kind of natural filter, which prolongs the survival of patients.
Due to the advantages offered by the technique, it is planned to extend its practice on an outpatient basis. Dr. Elda Cobas Mulet, responsible for ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in the territory, explained: "This is a simple procedure that consists of placing a catheter in the peritoneal cavity, which is now performed in the operation room with the assistance of Dr. Cruz Mayo, transplantologist of the hospital. We intend to extend this treatment next year to the provinces of Holguín, Granma and Las Tunas.
"Specialists in charge will begin to train the families of patients in its implementation. After 15 to 21 days of training the patient can go home for treatment.”
According to the specialist, among the advantages of peritoneal dialysis is that patients who undergo transplantation assimilate it better because their blood vessels are intact. The options of chronic renal patients once they need treatment is peritoneal dialysis.
Among other advantages, the patient receives the treatment accompanied by his family, and i sable to continue with his normal working life without going to the health institution where it was performed. / Radio Angulo
