Preop+PD+catheter+management

 **HOME** Good preparation reduces postoperative complications such as infection or catheter dysfunction.

Preparation
 * Mark the exit site with a permanent marker. To be done by the CNC or PD staff pre operatively in consultation with the surgeon.
 * Educate the patient. Usually done by the CNC, PD staff, medical officers or senior ward nursing staff.
 * Fast the patient from midnight the evening before if surgery scheduled for the morning. If the operation is planned for the afternoon, fast patient from 6 a.m. on the day of surgery.
 * Give aperients/suppository the evening prior to the operation as ordered by the physician.
 * Patient to have an antibacterial shower pre-operatively.
 * No abdominal shave is required. Theatre staff will attend the shave if required.