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).
Alcohol has a directly aging effect on the condition of the skin. Alcohol causes the small blood vessels to widen, producing flushed, coarse skin and broken veins. Not only is alcohol aging in itself but if you smoke as well as drink then you get something of a double whammy as far as your skin is concerned.