This study examined cells contained in needles used for the collection of breast fine needle aspirates for the detection of malignant cells trapped in the needles. Remnants of cells contained in 50 needles used for the collection of scanty breast fine needle aspirates were examined by the liquid based cytology technique and compared with the conventional cytological technique of specimens in th...

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are 350 million people with chronic HBV infection and 170 million people with chronic HCV infection worldwide. Hepatitis B is estimated to result in 563, 000 deaths and hepatitis C in 366, 000 deaths annually. Given its large population (180 million) and intermediate to high rates of infection, Pakistan is among the worst afflicted nation...

At the present time, plastic syringes are most commonly used for collecting arterial blood. The oxygen tension of the arterial blood (Pa,O2) in these syringes may fall. We studied the effect of the type of syringe, metabolism, and storage time on the arterial oxygen pressures measured and on the pulmonary shunt calculated. In 10 patients, 2-3 h after aortacoronary bypass surgery, a 100% oxygen ...

BACKGROUND to assess costs and safety of insulin pen devices and safety needles as compared to vial/syringes in hospitalized patients requiring insulin therapy in a General Hospital in Northern Italy. MATERIALS AND METHODS in a prospective 9-month study, consecutive patients admitted to three Hospital Units received insulin therapy through either a traditional disposable syringe method, or pe...

BACKGROUND Propofol and remifentanil can be combined to deliver total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA). Propofol and remifentanil are sometimes mixed in the same syringe. Since remifentanil is a solution and propofol is an emulsion, we hypothesized that they would separate over time when mixed in the same syringe. METHODS Nine 60-ml polypropylene syringes were prepared as follows: Group A: 1.25 ...

PURPOSE The long-term stability of levetiracetam solution in oral syringes was investigated in order to define a suitable beyond-use date and demonstrate the feasibility of storing prepared syringes for extended periods as an alternative to commercial levetiracetam unit dose cups. METHODS Levetiracetam oral solution (100 mg/mL) was drawn into 1- and 10-mL amber polypropylene oral syringes. Tr...

The unsafe use and disposal of injection equipment continues to put patients, health care workers, and the general community at risk of infections such as hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus. Although the potential for unsafe injection practices varies substantially with the type of equipment that is used, technology alone cannot totally eliminate the risk. A knowledge of the cos...

Background The sight of dental injection can bring about severe anxiety in children. Therefore, an alternative method that is convenient, effective, and keeps the needle hidden making it child friendly is necessary. The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy of a camouflaged syringe and conventional syringe on behavior and anxiety in 6-11-year-old children during local anesthesia ad...

Results From October 2014 to January 2015, we included 28 participants. Fifteen (54%) were female, average age was 67 (SD 14) yrs. and average BMI was 30 kg/m2 (SD 8). Household monthly income was less than R$ 1.000 (US$ 317) for 68% of the participants. Median time of insulin therapy was 10 yrs. (range 6 to 20 yrs.); 23 (74%) selfadministered insulin injections. Twenty-seven (96%) participants...