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 Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment used to clean the blood of extra fluid and waste that builds up in the body when the kidneys do not work. Catheter Placement and Care A tube or catheter is placed through the abdominal muscles. One end is put into the peritoneal space. The peritoneal space is the empty space that surrounds the organs of the abdomen. The other end of the tube comes out of the abdomen about 6 inches.