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2. Peritoneal dialysis - Wikipedia

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   Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a type of dialysis that uses the peritoneum in a person's abdomen as the membrane through which fluid and dissolved substances are exchanged with the blood. [1][2] It is used to remove excess fluid, correct electrolyte problems, and remove toxins in those with kidney failure. [3]

3. Purple urine bag syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a medical syndrome where purple discoloration of urine collection bag occurs in people with urinary catheters and co-existent urinary tract infections. PUBS is most prevalent in elderly females with constipation. [1] Constipation alters the gut bacteria, reducing gastrointestinal motility and leading to ...

4. Antistatic bag - Wikipedia

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   An antistatic bag is a bag used for storing electronic components, which are prone to damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD). These bags are usually plastic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and have a distinctive color (silvery for metallised film, pink or black for polyethylene). The polyethylene variant may also take the form of foam ...

5. Kidney dish - Wikipedia

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   Kidney dishes made from stainless steel, cardboard and enamelled iron Stainless-steel kidney dish Stack of disposable pulp kidney dishes, stored in a drawer. A kidney dish (British English) or emesis basin (American English) is a shallow basin with a kidney-shaped base and sloping walls used in medical and surgical wards to receive soiled dressings and other medical waste.

6. Medicine bag - Wikipedia

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   A medicine bag is usually a small pouch, worn by some Indigenous peoples of the Americas, that contains sacred items. A personal medicine bag may contain objects that symbolize personal well-being and tribal identity. [1][2] Traditionally, medicine bags are worn under the clothing. [3] Their contents are private, and often of a personal and ...

7. Medical bag - Wikipedia

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   Medical bag. A medical bag (also called a doctor's bag or physician's bag) is a portable bag used by a physician or other medical professional to transport medical supplies and medicine. [1][2] Traditionally, the medical bag was made of leather, opened on the top with a split- handle design. During the American Civil War, physician's medical ...