A peritoneal dialysis registered nurse (pdrn) reported that a new pd patient had a fluid leak during their pd treatment.The pdrn reported that the cassette busted and the leak occurred during drain 3 of treatment.The pdrn stated that per the clinic¿s procedure the patient was prescribed prophylactic antibiotics, (unknown type, dose, route, duration).The pdrn confirmed that despite the prophylactic antibiotics, there were no symptoms, adverse events, or injuries requiring medical intervention required as a result of the reported event.It was reported that a new cycler was issued to the patient.Additional information was requested, however has not been provided.
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