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Thermoset Shape Memory Polymer Variable Stiffness 4D Robotic Catheters
Advanced Science, 2022 Variable stiffness catheters are typically composed of an encapsulated core. The core is usually composed of a low melting point alloy (LMPA) or a thermoplastic polymer (TP). In both cases, there is a need to encapsulate the core with an elastic material.
Michael Mattmann +2 more
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Central Vein Stenosis in Patients with Central Vein Manipulation: A Single Center Experience [PDF]
Revista Portuguesa de Nefrologia e Hipertensão, 2022 Introduction: Central vein catheterization (CVC) is one of the main risk factors for central vein stenosis (CVS) occurrence in the hemodialysis population.
Pedro R. Pereira +5 more
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Fibrinolysis with Lower Dose Urokinase in Patients with Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion [PDF]
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, 2021 Background Intrapleural urokinase is one of the most widely used fibrinolytic agents in the treatment of complicated parapneumonic effusion (CPPE). However, little research has been performed on the optimal urokinase dosage.
Seul Lee +8 more
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Parent Artery Complex Coil Protection for Side-Branched Wide-Neck Aneurysms [PDF]
Neurointervention, 2022 This study aimed to validate the usefulness of parent artery complex coil protection for the treatment of wide-neck, side-branched, and ruptured aneurysms.
Keisuke Sato +4 more
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Bedside Ultrasound-Guided Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Placement by Critical Care Fellows in Critically Ill Patients: A Feasibility and Safety Study [PDF]
Journal of Acute Care Surgery, 2021 Purpose In the intensive care unit, a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) may be an alternative option to standard central venous catheters, particularly in patients with coagulopathies or at high risk of infection. The purpose of this research
Jeeyoun Lim +3 more
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中西医结合护理, 2022 This paper summarized the potential causes and nursing measures of recurrent malposition of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) in a patient with thoracic outlet syndrome and related nursing measures.
ZHANG Liuyan (张柳燕) +2 more
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Antibiotics, 2023 Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common bacterial infection with high recurrence rates and can involve biofilm formation on patient catheters. Biofilms are inherently tolerant to antimicrobials, making them difficult to eradicate. Many
Sophia Hawas +4 more
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Percutaneous Ultrasound-guided Pigtail Catheter for Pleural Effusions: Efficacy and Safety
Oman Medical Journal, 2021 Objectives: Small-bore pigtail catheters are now being used more frequently for draining pleural effusions. This study aimed to measure the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of these devices in different clinical conditions.
B. Jayakrishnan +6 more
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