Paper is envisioned as an alternative to plastics in certain applications to overcome the problems associated with the excessive use of plastics. Water and oil repellency is one of the key ...

We aimed to identify the effect of suction pressure and catheter size on change in lung volume during open and closed endotracheal suction. Anesthetized piglets (n = 12) were intubated with a 4.0 ...

Magnetic actuation is a versatiletechnology, widely applied in medical robotics for noncontact steering of flexible instruments and untethered agents. In this article, we exploit the benefits of this ...

A study which analysed 4,000 PICC placements in adults using 4 Fr single-lumen and 5 Fr double-lumen catheters in a Canadian hospital concluded that the catheter replacement rate, costs and ...

Normal catheter function was observed among 85.7%. No complete catheter occlusion was observed. Aspiration problems were observed in 9 cases, and both injection and aspiration problems in 1 case.

The central venous catheter market is projected to reach USD 3.09 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow to USD 5.86 billion by 2035, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% ...

This paper describes the hydrophobic transfer of unfilled room temperature vulcanized silicone rubber (RTV) resulting from UV radiation, corona discharges, high temperature, and a deposition of ...

Objectives The present study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) maintenance among nurses in China and to analyse the related factors influencing ...

The LifeSite Hemodialysis Device showing a silicone catheter connected to a stainless steel-titanium valve. Reproduced with permission from VASCA, Tewksbury, MA.

Unfortunately, attempts at catheter salvage with antibiotic treatment were unrewarding, salvaging only 32%. As might be anticipated, salvage was less likely in patients with gram-positive infections.

And in standard sealing and high-purity tubing commodities, silicone is an excellent material for use in gaskets, O-rings, diaphragms and valves, O'Hara said. While the focus is on silicone, O'Hara ...

Photo Credit: Asikkk Ultrasound-guided catheter insertion and nonsilicone catheters are associated with a lower risk for complications with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), according ...