The peritoneal dialysis catheter is composed of a flexible silicone tube with an open-end port and several side holes to provide optimal drainage and absorption of the dialysate. The extraperitoneal component of the catheter has either one or two Dacron cuffs. The Dacron cuffs are for optimal ingrowth and fixation.
In simple terms, alcohol ' thins your blood' and helps prevent the build up of clots and bad LDL cholesterol in your arteries. Alcohol favourably alters the balance of fats or lipids in the blood, by stimulating the liver to produce the âgoodâ high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL).
Thatâs because the brainâs ability to create long-term memories isnât affected as much by blood alcohol content as it is by rapid rises in that level. Binge drinking â consuming numerous drinks in a short periodâ is more likely to cause alcohol blackouts, amnesia and memory loss than slow, heavy drinking, according to numerous studies.