La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-2440

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-2440 - Peritoneal Dialysis

A. Peritonitis (Infection within the Abdominal Cavity)

B. Catheter Complications (Perforation of an Organ In the Abdomen)

C. Hypotension (Abnormally Low Blood Pressure)

D. Metabolic Disorders (Protein Loss, Malnutrition, Elevated Blood Sugar)

E. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

F. Pulmonary Edema (Excess Fluid in Lungs)

G. Cardiac Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats)

H. Cardiac Arrest (Heart Stoppage)

I. Use of Temporary Access Catheter

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-2440

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, in consultation with the Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel, LR 18:1391 (December 1992), repromulgated LR 19:1581 (December 1993), amended LR 22:30 (January 1996).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1299.40(E) et seq.

NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure.