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).
1 As you increase the number of drinks per hour, your blood alcohol level steadily increases. 2  The strength of alcohol (proof or percentage) in the drink. 3  Your weight. 4  The more you weigh, the more water is present in your body, which dilutes the alcohol and lowers the blood alcohol level.5  Your sex.hings that affect how quickly the blood alcohol level rises in the body include: 1  The number of drinks per hour. 2  As you increase the number of drinks per hour, your blood alcohol level steadily increases. 3  The strength of alcohol (proof or percentage) in the drink. 4  Your weight.