Data Supporting PhD Dissertation: Translational Medical Device Development in Vascular Access for Haemodialysis

This dataset contains the raw data used in the chapters of the TU Delft/LUMC Dissertation of Nick White entitled Translational Medical Device Development in Vascular Access for Haemodialysis. Data is sorted into folders for the relevant chapters. Each chapter folder contains a README describing the data.<br>The research aim is to develop and evaluate a novel medical device for improved vascular access for haemodialysis. 6 Chapters are included:A medical device development framework is developed that includes an example device. Photos are included that demonstrate developmental steps undertaken with the example deviceAn in vitro study on safety of administration of contrast media through central venous catheters. The data includes pressure measurements of the catheters and electron microscopy images of the luminal catheter surfacesA literature review on haemodynamics vascular access for haemodialysisA clinical study on intraoperative optimization of arteriovenous fistula surgery. Patient data is used for this Chapter, which is not included in the dataset for privacy reasons. A README is included with contact information to access data upon request. A design study that develops and tests a new type of implantable medical device for vascular access for haemodialysis. The data includes measured torque and force data measured on the device to assess benchtop functionality.A small-scale pilot in vivo study with the implantable medical device developed that focuses on design improvements, feasibility and functionality. The data includes photos taken of the implantation and explantation of the device, and ultrasound images taken throughout the study period of 13 weeks.<br><br>