materials as diverse as polyurethane and gels for hydrocolloid wound care dressings, stents for heart surgery, and custom procedure packs for emergency caesarean sections. it's often the most effective sterilizing agent for devices that have many packaging layers or hard-to-reach areas such as with catheters...
pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with nyha class ii-iv symptoms to diminish symptoms associated with exercise. [ ] it may be administered as a continuous subcutaneous infusion or continuous intravenous infusion; however, because of the risks associated with chronic indwelling central venous catheters...
utis are caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract. this is most commonly bacteria from poo, due to poor hygiene or wiping back to front after going to the toilet, but can also be from urinary catheters or having sex. older people are more susceptible to utis due to a weaker flow of urine, meaning...
. • internal radiation therapy uses a radioactive substance sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters that are placed directly into or near the cancer. the way the radiation therapy is given depends on the type and stage of the cancer being treated. external and internal radiation therapy are used...