Chlorhexidine Disk for Prevention of Exit-site Infection in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Chlorhexidine-impregnated Sponge Dressing for Prevention of Catheter Exit Site Infection in Incident Peritoneal Dialysis Patients - a Pilot Study

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of chlorhexidine-impregnated disk in preventing catheter exit-site infection in peritoneal dialysis patients

The primary aim of the study is to examine the exit-site infection rate in patients using chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing.

The participant will be followed up at 2, 6, 12, 24, 36 and 52 weeks of study and during each visit the catheter exit-site will be examined by one of the investigators for any sign of infection or allergic reaction, and questionnaires about satisfaction with use of study material (biopatch) will be asked by a study team member at the 12 week visit of the study. Each participant will be followed up for one year.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All adult incident peritoneal dialysis patients between 21 to 90 years old, who are followed up in Singapore General Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

1. patients who have known history of allergy to chlorhexidine
2. patients who had previous history of peritoneal dialysis catheter exit-site infection
3. patients with mentally challenging conditions who are unable to give the valid consent for the study
4. patients who have been involved in another study for exit site infection