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Glossary
Circulatory collapse
Electrolyte
en
Hepatorenal
Hypotension
Loss of protein
One-way valve
Peritoneal cavity
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax
Re-expansion -
Pulmonary oedema
Subcutaneous tissue
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Ascites
Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
Temporary loss of consciousness
Clot
Blood clot
DEHP
Softening agents in plastics
Imbalance of ions (e.g. natrium, potassium, calcium) in the blood or so-
imbalance
matic cells
Erythema
Skin redness
Impaired renal function
syndrome
Low blood pressure
Incision
Skin incision during the operation e.g. for the implantation of the catheter
Reaction of the body's own defence mechanism to germs e.g. bacteria,
Infection
viruses etc.
Reduction in the amount of protein in the blood (protein depletion)
Oedema
Swelling due to excessive accumulation of fluid
Non-return system for increased patient safety
Part of the abdominal cavity
Peritonitis
Infection of the peritoneum
Phthalate
Softening agents (e.g. DEHP)
Effusion (accumulation of fluid) in the pleural cavity
Air in the area between the lung and the chest wall
Fluid retention in functional lung tissue due to sudden expansion of the
previously compressed lung; acute shortness of breath
Tissue bridging / building of chambers between separated areas in a body
Septa
cavity (e.g. abdomen)
Tissue beneath the skin
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