Thus, with the advancement of changing technology the mode of providing reference service in the academic libraries are gradually changing. It is now presented to the user in a new and more developed form that is âvirtual reference serviceâ, which is other wise known as âdigital reference serviceâ. 1.
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis have been done since the mid 1940's. Dialysis, as a regular treatment, was begun in 1960 and is now a standard treatment all around the world. CAPD began in 1976. Thousands of patients have been helped by these treatments.
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a form of dialysis that uses the lining of your abdomen to filter waste from your blood. PD is done at home. It gets its name from the lining of your abdomen, which is called the peritoneum. This lining is a membrane that surrounds the space called the peritoneal cavity. Itâs a miracle of the human body that this natural lining can be used to filter your blood.