Management of infection in haemodialysis patient part 6

Management:

• Take blood for blood cultures, C-reactive protein, urea/electrolites
• Administer paracetamol (if none taken within last 4 hours)
• Swab all catheter exit sites and wound
• If applicable obtain a mid-stream urine for assessment for urinary tract infection
• If any concerns that this is more than a simple infection then should be discussed with the unit consultant. The patient may need admission or hospital review
• Ensure antibiotics are administered  appropriately before end of session
• If there are concerns that the patient is displaying signs as indicated by observation that they are seriously unwell then other measures should be instituted as appropriate