British journal of hospital medicine
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Conventional haemodialysis is not available on all intensive care units (ICUs) and there are relatively few renally trained nurses able to run haemodialysis machines. Continuous arteriovenous haemodialysis provides effective renal replacement therapy for critically ill patients in the ICU. Unlike continuous arteriovenous haemofiltration it provides sufficient control over electrolyte, solute and water balance to obviate the need for additional treatment with intermittent conventional haemodialysis.
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The Sengstaken-Blakemore (SB) tube is a valuable tool in the emergency treatment of patients with bleeding oesophageal varices. However, as its use may be associated with a number of serious complications it should be used judiciously and inserted with care. Once bleeding has been controlled with an SB tube, definitive treatment for the bleeding varices should be urgently considered.
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Comparative Study
Medical negligence law: 1. Liability and litigation trends.