For other uses, see Airplane (disambiguation) and Aeroplane (disambiguation). An airplane or aeroplane (informally plane) is a powered, fixed-wing aircraft that is propelled forward by thrust from a jet engine or propeller. Airplanes come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and wing configurations.
The cramps commonly occur on hands, feet and the legs. During dialysis, there are several possible causes of muscle cramps. Low blood volume, or hypotension is one of the main reasons. This happens when a large amount of fluid are discharged out of the body during dialysis treatment. Drinking too much fluid between two dialysis treatments is the most common cause.
The HVAD is the most common cause of infection in the dialysis population. Signs of infection include erythema, skin breakdown, purulent drainage and, occasionally, bleeding from a pseudoaneurysm. Fever and other signs of sepsis may be present.