Introduction: Complications due to retained gastric band tubing are rarely reported and frequently include disconnections of the tubing requiring operative revision. Obstruction from adjustable gastric band tubing is an infrequently reported event. Case Description: The patient presented to us 1 month after removal of a presumed isolated infected port performed at an outside facility. The wound...

The use of intravenous administration systems incorporating 3-mm internal diameter tubing is becoming more common in hospital practice. The maximum flow-rate of crystalloid solutions through 3-mm-diameter tubing is compared to that through conventional 4-mm tubing when connected to standard large-gauge intravenous cannulae. Lengths of intravenous tubing between 80 cm and 200 cm were tested in c...

Push-pull cannulae have been extensively employed for the in vivo perfusion of discrete brain regions and investigation of perfusate contents (Gaddum, 1961; Szerb, 1967; Yaksh and Yamamura, 1974; Errington et al., 1983). We wish to report a highly simplified and quick technique for the construction of push-pull cannulae. The outer barrel of the cannula consists of 24-gauge stainless-steel tubin...

BACKGROUND Accidental connection of an enteral system to an intravenous (IV) system frequently results in the death of the patient. Misconnections are commonly attributed to the presence of universal connectors found in the majority of patient care tubing systems. Universal connectors allow for tubing misconnections between physiologically incompatible systems. METHODS The purpose of this rev...

If plastic tubing is to be used in roller pumps for propelling blood in extracorporeal circulations under occlusive conditions spring loading the rollers and accurately setting the spring force is essential. Various types and sizes of plastic tubing are compared and their performance estimated; rubber tubing used for the same purpose has been tested. The optimum spring force has been determined...

To the Editor, Ultrasound-guided catheterization is an essential skill for central venous catheterization and difficult peripheral vascular access. Compared with landmark techniques, it is associated with higher rates of successful cannulation and fewer complications. Safe, effective use of ultrasound, however, requires operator skill. Trainees must develop the dexterity needed to manipulate th...

Coiled tubing is used in a variety of oil well operations including drilling, completions, and remedial activities. For each of these applications coiled tubing offers the benefits of reduced costs, speed, and reduced environmental impact. Coiled tubing possesses a limitation however, in that it may buckle in service. In this situation the tubing may be damaged, and operations may be delayed or...

This study aimed to characterize Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates in 2 intensive care units in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. P. aeruginosa isolates from patients' and staff hands and environmental samples were typed using antibiotyping and ERIC-PCR. In Egypt, isolates from suction apparatus tubing and drainage containers (A7) and AV tubing (A8) were linked to those from patients who had these antibiot...

The use of surface modified, biocompatible tubing in cardiopulmonary bypass has been reported to decrease the inflammatory responses caused by blood contact with the non endothelial surface of poly vinyl chloride (PVC) tubing. The combination of advances in biocompatible tubing and increased affordability resulted in a change to our cardiopulmonary bypass circuit, with the Terumo Capiox SX25 ox...