| Catheter design for continuous flow peritoneal dialysis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11803158 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A new catheter for continuous flow peritoneal dialysis is presented. One of the main issues in this field is the safety and good clinical tolerance of the catheter. In this case, the size and diameter of the cannula has not been increased in comparison to previous PD catheters. Furthermore, the materials utilized are designed for maximum comfort of the patient and minimal traumatisation of the peritoneal membrane. Nevertheless, the two compartments of the catheter allow for high dialysate flows without creating high resistance and the rate of recirculation is minimal in conditions of simulated continuous flow PD. Furthermore, the characteristic of the new catheter is the presence in the inflow branch of a special diffuser designed like a shower cap that is intended to improve the dialysate inflow distribution in the peritoneal cavity and to increase the contact of the peritoneal membrane with the solution. At the same time, the diffuser prevents a traumatic effect of the inflow dialysate due to high speed infusion or jet flow conditions. |
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Authors:
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Cladio Ronco; Angela Gloukhoff; Roberto Dell'Aquila; Nathan W Levin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Blood purification Volume: 20 ISSN: 0253-5068 ISO Abbreviation: Blood Purif. Publication Date: 2002 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-01-22 Completed Date: 2003-04-04 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8402040 Medline TA: Blood Purif Country: Switzerland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 40-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 2002 S. Karger AG, Basel |
Affiliation:
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Department of Nephrology, St. Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy. cronco@goldnet.it |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Biocompatible Materials Catheters, Indwelling* / standards Equipment Design Humans Peritoneal Dialysis / instrumentation*, methods Pressure |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Biocompatible Materials |
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