There are a number of variations on the standard singleor double-cuff Tenckhoff catheter that are now available which have been developed in an attempt to improve both the infectious complications, such as peritonitis and ESIs, and mechanical complications, such as flow problems and tip malposition. These variants include a coiled-tip Tenckhoff, Toronto Western Hospital catheter with silicone d...

A survey of recreational boat-based and shore-based fishing in the Swan-Canning Estuary Basin was conducted between August 1998 and July 1999. During the survey 1,302 interviews were conducted at boat ramps. The majority of these (62%) were not involved in fishing or crabbing activities, with a further 18 per cent fishing in the adjacent ocean. Of the remainder, 139 boats had been crabbing and ...

The Swan-Ganz balloon flotation catheter was introduced in 1970. It can be placed at the bedside within a few minutes even in critically ill patients. Although placement of these catheters is not difficult, some training and experience are required to avoid complications and for proper interpretation of the hemodynamic data that can be obtained by pulmonary artery catheterization. Because of th...