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The home healthcare market is experiencing rapid growth as patients seek more convenient, comfortable care outside of hospitals. Whether managing chronic conditions, receiving post-operative care, or utilizing wearable medical devices, patients and providers alike demand medical components that are safe, reliable, and effective in non-clinical settings. Fluoropolymer tubing—PTFE, PFA, and ...
B, The alfapump system uses a zero sodium peritoneal dialysate to facilitate removal of sodium-rich fluid. A catheter connected from the peritoneal cavity into the bladder allows natural excretion of dialysate fluid. ...
However, at 1 year post-HD initiation, 65% of patients dialyse exclusively using an AVF. The NKF recommends that AVF be placed at least 6 months prior to initiation of HD treatment to allow sufficient time for access creation and evaluation, vein maturation, and if necessary, maturation enhancing interventions prior to cannulation. ...