Ensuring best practice in the treatment of peritonitis and exit site infection.

The outcomes and objectives for KB were met by following a case management tool specific to peritonitis and exit site infection. Utilization of the care pathway and protocol ensured best practice in the nursing care provided and the medical treatment administered. Both the peritonitis and the ESI resolved successfully without complications, loss of residual renal function, hospitalization or relapse. KB received retraining on technique and prevention and has had no further episodes of peritonitis or ESI. She continues to do well on PD and maintains her active lifestyle.