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Analysis of risk factors of catheter⁃associated urinary tract infection in ICU patients and prevention and control measures

open access: yesHuli yanjiu, 2022
ObjectiveTo investigate the risk factors and prevention and control measures of catheter⁃associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in intensive care unit(ICU) patients and provide a reference for clinical treatment and nursing.MethodsA total of 565 ...
ZHU Jingwen, YANG Li, HUANG Debin
doaj  

Resolution of urethral obstruction using temporary urethral stents in two female cats

open access: yesJournal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 2023
Case summary The management of urethral obstructions is well documented in male cats but is less established for females. These cases describe two female cats that presented with non-dissolvable urocystoliths.
Alex M Aubrecht, Jody P Lulich
doaj   +1 more source

Complications of indwelling chemotherapy catheters [PDF]

open access: yesCancer, 1975
AbstractFifty consecutive chemotherapeutic infusions for cancer via percutaneously introduced arterial catheters were reviewed to determine the frequency of angiographic and clinical complications related to the indwelling catheter. Fibrin cloaking along the catheter was found in 20 patients studied by pull‐out arteriography and was unassociated with ...
M L, Goldman   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Beyond a Conduit: The Evolution of Functional Biliary Stents From Active Intervention to Enabling Platforms

open access: yesiNew Medicine, EarlyView.
This review traces the evolution of functional biliary stents, outlining the paradigm shift from “active intervention” strategies that target stent failure to next‐generation “enabling platforms.” These platforms leverage biodegradable materials, 3D/4D printing, and smart sensors to achieve personalized, regenerative, and theranostic solutions ...
Muhan Li   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Indwelling urethral catheters in adults [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This article focuses on indwelling urethral catheters in adults, their indications for the short and long term use, the types of urinary catheters available in Malta, an overview of the basic structure of a catheter, and the complications of urinary ...
Calleja, Edward
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Suture-method versus Through-the-needle Catheters for Continuous Popliteal-sciatic Nerve Blocks: A Randomized Clinical Trial. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
BACKGROUND:The basic perineural catheter design has changed minimally since inception, with the catheter introduced through or over a straight needle. The U.S.
Abanobi, Maryann U   +11 more
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Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology: Guidelines and Consensus Statement for Palliative Surgery in Oncology

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objective Palliative surgery in oncology aims to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and respect patient autonomy in advanced cancer. This study aimed to develop evidence‐based recommendations for safely indicating and performing palliative surgeries in Brazil, considering clinical, ethical, and multidisciplinary aspects.
Audrey Cabral Ferreira de Oliveira   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of in vitro and haptic assessments in the characterisation of surface lubricity [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Lubricity is a key property of hydrophilic-coated urinary catheter surfaces. In vitro tests are commonly employed for evaluation of surface properties in the development of novel catheter coating technologies, however, their value in predicting the more ...
Corbett, Dan J.   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

NAD+ Enhanced on Hearing Recovery in Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Randomized Controlled Trial

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This 2‐year, single‐center, double‐blind study with a small sample size compared NAD+ and control groups in a randomized controlled trial for sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). Results showed that NAD+ led to better hearing improvement from 7 days to 3 months and a shorter average recovery time compared to the control group.
Minqian Gao   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Efficacy and Safety of Intrasphincteric Botulinum Toxin-A Injections in Patients with Non-Spinal Cord Injury-Related Detrusor Sphincter Dyssynergia: A Retrospective Study

open access: yesBiomedicines, 2023
Botulinum toxin-A (BoNT-A) injections into the external urethral sphincter are an established therapeutic procedure for reducing bladder outlet obstruction in patients with detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD) due to spinal cord injury (SCI).
Kilian Röthlin   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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