Abstract: In vascular interventional surgery (VIS), the doctors often need to be exposed to X-ray radiation for a long time, operate surgical instruments (Ex. Guidewires and catheters) to perform the ...

Each patient underwent continuous monitoring until the catheter’s removal. The patients were categorized into 2 groups: the UE group (n=3107) and the non-UE group (n=284). Independent risk factors ...

Abstract: Magnetically actuated medical instruments could greatly facilitate minimally invasive surgery (MIS). For example, onboard magnetic materials help catheters travel across tortuous lumens and ...

HOLLEY, N.Y. – Scott Merritt received letters from Medicare detailing bills for catheters he never ordered or received, amounting to thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges. Berkeley Brean, ...

Introduction: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) transfers fecal microbiota from a healthy person into a patient for the treatment of various diseases. This study introduces two modified ...

This step-by-step guide outlines safe placement, maintenance, and removal of central venous catheters, as well as supplies, indications, and contraindications to reduce complications in patients.

Introduction Perioperative adverse events increase morbidity and mortality. The rate and severity of complications and the risk for subsequent mortality are increased after high-risk procedures and in ...