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Boiling two-phase pressure drop in small diameter tubes [PDF]
An experimental study of two-phase pressure drop in small diameter tubes is described in this paper. Stainless steel tubes of internal diameter and length of 4.26 mm, 500 mm and 2.01 mm, 211 mm were used. The working fluid was R134a and the range covered
Huo, X +4 more
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R134a flow patterns in small diameter tubes [PDF]
R134a vapour-liquid two-phase flow patterns were studied in vertical small diameter tubes. The observed flow patterns include bubbly, dispersed bubble, slug, churn, annular and mist flow.
Chen, L, Tian, YS, Karayiannis, TG
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An automated line-clearing chest tube system after cardiac surgeryCentral MessagePerspective
Objective: To complete the first in-human study of the automated line clearance Thoraguard chest tube system. The study focuses on the viability and efficacy of the device in comparison with conventional models as well as secondary matters such as ...
Oluwatomisin Olurotimi Obafemi, MD +5 more
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First-line therapy for cats with pyothorax consists of intravenous antibiotics, drainage of the septic pleural effusion and closed-chest lavage. Large-bore thoracostomy tubes are traditionally used for drainage, but case series indicate a comparable ...
Evelyn Heier +3 more
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Free-convection condensation on single horizontal pin-fin tubes [PDF]
PhDNew experimental data are reported for free-convection condensation of ethylene glycol and R-113 on three-dimensional pin-fin tubes. Effects of pin geometry and tube thermal conductivity (for copper, brass and bronze giving a mean range of 400, 120 ...
Ali, Hafiz-Muhummad
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The direct and indirect radiographic signs of lobar collapse or atelectasis are well described [1 , 2]. Aside from a local increase in lung opacity, the diagnosis of lobar collapse is often suggested by movement or displacement of normal intrathoracic structures such as the fissures, hila, hemidiaphragms, and the mediastinum or trachea.
A F, Petras, D L, Klein
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Cryoprobes inserted through a bronchoscope in the airways have frequently been used for the removal of foreign bodies and clots. We present a case of a 72-year-old man who presented with COVID-19 pneumonia and respiratory failure, requiring intubation ...
Fernando Figueroa Rodriguez +2 more
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BACKGROUND: Image-guided percutaneous transthoracic lung biopsy has become a widely used and less invasive diagnostic method. Pneumothorax is the most frequent complication after lung biopsy.
Francisco Calderon Novoa +5 more
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Pattern and Outcome of Chest Injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]
Chest injuries constitute a continuing challenge to the trauma or general surgeon practicing in developing countries. This study was conducted to outline the etiological spectrum, injury patterns and short term outcome of these injuries in our setting ...
Joseph B Mabula +11 more
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Clinical value of chest pain presentation and prodromes on the assessment of cardiovascular disease: a cohort study. [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: The recognition of coronary artery disease (CAD) among patients who report chest pain remains difficult in primary care. This study investigates the association between chest pain (specified, unspecified or musculoskeletal) and prodromes ...
Robson, J +9 more
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