Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Silicone scar tape, also known as silicone gel sheeting and silicone scar sheets, is a medical-grade adhesive that can minimize the appearance of scars. Jump to ...

The initial insertion of a suprapubic catheter (SPC), a procedure referred to as a suprapubic cystostomy, can be performed under local or general anesthesia with a trocar system, using cystoscopic or ...

We aimed to identify the effect of suction pressure and catheter size on change in lung volume during open and closed endotracheal suction.

The frequency and seriousness of catheter-related infections were poignantly documented by Marr and colleagues in a study of 102 outpatients receiving hemodialysis with tunneled catheters. [6] ...

An ETH spin-off, Swiss Vascular, has developed anatomically exact silicone models of cerebral vessels. Through this development, researchers will not only reduce the amount of animal experimentation ...

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

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 ...

The device is about the size of a vitamin pill. It's attached to a thin silicone catheter. Once swallowed, it enters the stomach. Doctors then inject air into the catheter to inflate a small balloon.

Conclusions The overall incidence of mCRBSI in Switzerland is decreasing; however, the incidence of mCRBSI due to Enterococci and Gram-negative micro-organisms did not change over time. These ...