Lipid occlusions also can occur. These are more prevalent with silicone catheters, as lipid emulsion tends to adhere to silicone. Seventy percent ethyl alcohol is used to dissolve lipid occlusions.

Indwelling urinary catheters: catheter selection:- For patients using a long-term indwelling urinary catheter, what is the clinical and cost effectiveness of impregnated versus hydrophilic versus ...

Implantable medical devices such as catheters are indispensable in the management of critically and chronically ill patients for the administration of electrolytes, drugs, parenteral nutrients ...

The global sales of central venous catheters (CVC) are estimated to be valued at USD 2,861.0 million in 2024 and are expected ...

Seems like most of the metal casting projects we feature are aluminum in sand molds, though, so it’s refreshing to see a casting project using silicone molds to cast low-melting point metals.

The LifeSite Hemodialysis System (Vasca, Inc., Tewksbury, MA, USA)is totally subcutaneous, incorporating two silicone catheters positioned in the central venous system and connected to a stainless ...

For those looking for a long-lasting, velvety touch, silicone-based lubricants are the preferred choice. Unlike water-based variants, these do not evaporate or get absorbed into the skin ...

Silicone cooking utensils are a must-have in every kitchen, and this set from GIR has all the basics and more. If you're familiar with the brand, then you know that its name stands for "Get It ...

AngioDynamics, a medical device company - manufactures port catheters widely used for patients needing regular IV treatments or medications.However, recent reports have raised concerns regarding certa ...

Casting parts in silicone is great, and 3D printing in resin is fantastic for making clean shapes, so it’s natural for an enterprising hacker to want to put the two together: 3D print the mold ...