Wrist sprains can range from mild to severe. They are graded, depending on the degree of injury to the ligaments. 1  Grade 1. These mild sprains occur when the ligaments are stretched, but not torn.  Grade 2.
But Ghaffari told nurses that if patients are presented with PD as the best therapy at the onset, they take on the responsibility. âWe need to give these patients the option to do self-care,â he told his staff. Urgent PD is placing the patient on peritoneal dialysis right from the start of therapy.
The patient still must undergo a certain amount of dialysis each day, but can alter the exact timing of the dialysis procedure. On the other hand, peritoneal dialysis must be done every day of the week. The major problem with peritoneal dialysis is infection. The patient has a plastic tube that goes from the peritoneal cavity to the outside of the body and this is a potential site for the entry of bacteria into the body. Great emphasis is placed on cleanliness and technique during the training sessions.