• Relief of dyspnoea and improvement in quality of life can be achieved with either talc pleurodesis or insertion of an indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (IPC). (frontiersin.org)
  • This is often achieved with chemical pleurodesis using medical graded talc, or an indwelling tunneled pleural catheter (IPC). (frontiersin.org)
  • With regard to the chronic character of the underlying diseases, indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) are increasingly used, not only assuring immediate symptom relief but also potentially leading to pleurodesis without sclerosing agents. (bmj.com)
  • Can data on efficacy and safety of indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) in malignant pleural effusions be extrapolated on patients with non-malignant pleural effusions, where the data basis is weak? (bmj.com)
  • At a 3 month analysis, repeat aspirations are cheaper than tunnelled pleural catheters, followed by bedside pleurodesis and thoracoscopic pleurodesis. (cancer.org.au)
  • At 12 months, bedside pleurodesis is cheaper than tunnelled pleural catheter followed by thoracoscopic pleurodesis and repeated aspirations. (cancer.org.au)
  • Tunnelled pleural catheters (TPCs) are designed to allow ambulatory or home care. (cancer.org.au)
  • Abstract Background Talc pleurodesis (TP) and indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) are used for the management of malignant pleural effusion (MPE). (uitm.edu.my)
  • Indwelling pleural catheters for malignancy-associated pleural effusion: report on a single centre's ten years of experience by: Nikolaj Frost, et al. (uitm.edu.my)
  • Both talc pleurodesis (TP) and indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) improve MPE symptoms. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • Management options include recurrent needle drainage, drainage by long term catheter, pleurodesis via instilling of sclerosant either by bedside (blind or ultrasound guided) insertion of chest tube or at VATS, and pleurectomy by VATS or an open approach. (cancer.org.au)
  • Insertion of an indwelling intercostal catheter alone, without any attempt at pleurodesis, is not recommended. (cancer.org.au)
  • Malignant cells might have an impact on the mesothelial response to applied sclerosing agents and, in consequence, on the efficacy of pleurodesis. (medscimonit.com)
  • Bladder-inserted catheters promote nosocomial urinary tract infection (UTI) by allowing direct inoculation of microrganisms into the bladder during their insertion or during post - placement manipulation of the catheter or its drainage system. (medscape.com)
  • The direct costs of nosocomial catheter-associated urinary tract infection in the era of managed care. (cdc.gov)
  • The CDC guidelines recommend that clinicians avoid using systemic antimicrobials routinely to prevent catheter-associated UTI in patients requiring either short- or long-term catheterization. (medscape.com)
  • Strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute care hospitals. (cdc.gov)
  • The complications and management of long-term indwelling catheters used for urinary retention and incontinence were reviewed. (nursingworld.org)
  • The most common complications of long-term indwelling catheters are bacteriuria, encrustation, and blockage. (nursingworld.org)
  • Because of the complications of long-term indwelling catheter usage, periodic assessment and voiding trials should be used to determine the continued need for a catheter. (nursingworld.org)
  • The operation time, eliminated tissue weight, surgical complications, duration of post-operative catheter implantation were compared between the two groups. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although there are very few reports in veterinary medicine about the efficacy of pain management with these catheters, a recent retrospective study showed that the incidence of complications is low 7 and the amount of rescue analgesics is considerably less in treated dogs versus non-treated dogs. (vin.com)
  • Purpose: To assess efficacy, complications and long-term outcome of selective arterial embolization (SAE) for treatment of symptomatic giant angiomyolipoma larger than 10 cm. (sagepub.com)
  • According to Gregory D. Wiita Founder and CEO, the current Foley catheter attacks the body's natural defenses, which results in serious complications, including urosepsis and even bladder cancer . (mangalore-online.in)
  • In the US alone costs due to complications caused by indwelling catheters run over $25 billion annually. (mangalore-online.in)
  • BeneFIX has been associated with the development of thromboembolic complications, including in patients receiving continuous infusion through a central venous catheter. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Efficacy of deferoxamine in preventing complications of iron overload in patients with thalassemia major. (scielo.br)
  • The catheter consists of an intrathoracic end, a segment that is tunneled under the skin to the insertion site and a port to which a suction bottle is attached to facilitate intermittent drainage. (cancer.org.au)
  • The temporary insertion of catheter to improve intraoperative micturition and evaluation of perioperative voiding volume is essential operation for patients undergoing surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • During the insertion of a urethral catheter, the foreskin is retracted to prepare and drape the glans penis. (aafp.org)
  • After insertion of the catheter, the practioner may not return the retracted foreskin to its normal position. (aafp.org)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of nurse-generated daily reminders to physicians to remove unnecessary urinary catheters 5 days after insertion. (cambridge.org)
  • Daily reminders to physicians from the nursing staff to remove unnecessary urinary catheters 5 days after insertion. (cambridge.org)
  • Risk factors for bacteriuria in patients who are catheterized include longer duration of catheterization, colonization of the drainage bag, diarrhea, diabetes, absence of antibiotics, female gender, renal insufficiency, errors in catheter care, catheterization late in the hospital course, and immunocompromised or debilitated states. (medscape.com)
  • Intensive counselling by clinic nurse with respect to proper clean intermittent catheterization (IC) technique, daily external catheter application and care, appropriate hygiene. (scireproject.com)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs) recommend catheter use only for appropriate indications. (medscape.com)
  • Catheter-associated urinary tract infections in surgical patients: A controlled study on the excess morbidity and costs. (cdc.gov)
  • Catheter-associated urinary tract infections. (cdc.gov)
  • Prevention of catheter-induced urinary-tract infections by sterile closed drainage. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients with Nocardia was to determine whether Nocardia bacteria could form a central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections biofi lm on CVCs in a laboratory model and whether biofi lm responded well to catheter removal and antimicrobial drug growth could be prevented with the use of antimicrobial therapy, whereas those with disseminated bacteremia had lock solutions. (cdc.gov)
  • However, Nocardia bacteremia is rarely catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs), reported by Kontoyiannis et al. (cdc.gov)
  • Designed to reduce Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort (CRBD) and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) . (mangalore-online.in)
  • A large percentage of patients with indwelling urinary catheters are likely to get bacterial infections, bladder spasms, leakage, bladder stones, and hematuria research has demonstrated bacteria alone are NOT the reason for many of these catheter-related infections. (mangalore-online.in)
  • The introduction of an advanced and effective catheter can alleviate these infections. (mangalore-online.in)
  • Indwelling urinary catheters are the most common source of infections in intensive care units (ICUs). (cambridge.org)
  • The use of indwelling medical devices-pacemakers, prosthetic joints, catheters-is rapidly growing and is often complicated by infections with biofilm-forming microbes that are resistant to antimicrobial agents and host defense mechanisms. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Interventions include consideration of closed versus open drainage systems, type of catheter, and size of catheter lumen. (nursingworld.org)
  • In cases of incomplete re expansion, options include long term catheter drainage and pleurectomy / decortication by VATS or an open approach. (cancer.org.au)
  • This design also ensures complete drainage due to the protected catheter eyes. (mangalore-online.in)
  • Risk factors for bacteriuria include female gender, older age, and long-term indwelling catheter use. (nursingworld.org)
  • Application of topical antibiotic cream to the meatus around the catheter does not reduce bacteriuria. (nursingworld.org)
  • Saint S. Clinical and economic consequences of nosocomial catheter-related bacteriuria. (cdc.gov)
  • Wound "soaker" catheters are flexible indwelling catheters that are imbedded near or in surgical sites that can be used to deliver continuous or intermittent infusions of local anesthetics for postoperative pain management. (vin.com)
  • Therefore, we did a meta-analysis to evaluate the characteristic of antimuscarinics for CRBD in patients who underwent various surgical procedures where a catheter was inserted. (biomedcentral.com)
  • By means of the GreenLight XP 180 watt laser anatomic photoselective vaporization of the prostate instead of standard vaporization, we observed an improvement of surgical outcomes and obstructive symptoms with smaller catheter indwelling time. (auro.it)
  • The main positive features are the following: length of hospital stay and operative catheter time reduction, less surgical bleeding. (auro.it)
  • The XPS GreenLight Laser is a system that afford the urologist an effective treatment option for BPH however with shorter length of stay in hospital, less operative catheter time and surgical bleeding. (auro.it)
  • The study, which was published in the January 2006 issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty, evaluated the tolerability and efficacy of Arixtra following total joint arthroplasty. (webwire.com)
  • The routine use of VTE prophylaxis is recommended for patients who undergo these types of orthopedic surgery.1 All anti-thrombotics carry some risk for bleeding, however, and the timing of administration of the first dose following orthopedic surgery has been shown to influence both tolerability and efficacy. (webwire.com)
  • The primary endpoint of the study was the comparison of tolerability and efficacy of Arixtra (2.5 mg) in patients using two different dosing schedules. (webwire.com)
  • Hizentra, the world's most prescribed SCIg, has a proven track record of safety, efficacy, and tolerability and has over 4.8 million exposures worldwide since 2010. (salesandmarketingnetwork.com)
  • This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of antimuscarinics for the prevention or treatment of catheter related bladder discomfort (CRBD). (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, the incidence of catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) immediately after operation is as high as 47~90% (Bala et al. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There were no significant differences in perioperative indicators such as operation time, cutting or enucleation time, tissue crushing time, tissue weight, hemoglobin change, catheter indwelling time, and postoperative hospital stay between ThuVEP group and ThuLEP group (all P>0.05). (bvsalud.org)
  • We present data on the safety and efficacy of this approach. (frontiersin.org)
  • Conclusion Efficacy in symptom relief and a generally manageable safety profile recommend IPC as a first-line treatment option in NMPE, where disease-specific treatments are exhausted. (bmj.com)
  • Our meta-analysis was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of both treatments among patients with MPE. (uitm.edu.my)
  • Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of superpulse thulium laser lithotripsy in the intracavitary treatment of urinary calculi. (bvsalud.org)
  • Introduction: There is paucity of data regarding the safety and efficacy of the valve catheters (VC). (sagepub.com)
  • We aimed to prospectively evaluate our experience in regards to the safety and efficacy of the VC and compared it to patients with nonvalve catheters (NVC). (sagepub.com)
  • However, the therapeutic safety and efficacy must be further optimized and balanced to ensure the superior safe and efficient OVT in clinics, and reasonable combination therapy strategies are also important challenges worthy to be explored. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Here we provided a critical review of the development history and status of OVT, emphasizing the mechanisms of enhancing both safety and efficacy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Therefore, safety and efficacy were the greatest challenges for the development of OVT. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Klaire Labs™ uses only certified S. boulardii to ensure maximum potency, efficacy, and safety. (klaire.com)
  • This study is an open label, Phase 1/1b study to investigate the safety and efficacy of a combined regimen of pembrolizumab with T-regulatory cell depletion and denileukin diftitox in patients diagnosed with recurrent or metastatic solid tumors in the second line setting. (citiuspharma.com)
  • Our results demonstrate that the LBO laser photoselective vaporesection of the prostate has equally efficacy and greater safety compared with TURP especially for the elderly and high-risk patients with oral anticoagulation and bleeding tendency. (auro.it)
  • The authors report the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of this approach, using a modified lateral park-bench position in a small cohort of pediatric patients. (thejns.org)
  • Removal of catheter blockage is preventive for renal disease. (nursingworld.org)
  • Removal of the catheter before manipulating the penis will aid in successful reduction of paraphimosis. (aafp.org)
  • It is established that the Foley catheter is the causative agent in over 13,000 deaths annually," says Gregory D. Wiita Founder and CEO. (mangalore-online.in)
  • We are happy to state that clinical results in controlled and real-world studies (RWS) confirm the benefits of Dual balloon (Duette) catheter technology compared to single balloon (Foley) devices. (mangalore-online.in)
  • Paraphimosis typically occurs after Foley catheter placement. (aafp.org)
  • As the first and only subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy approved to treat CIDP, and studied in the largest controlled clinical trial for CIDP, Hizentra offers patients a more convenient treatment option with proven efficacy and the flexibility and freedom to self-infuse at home. (salesandmarketingnetwork.com)
  • Poiesis Medical announces new clinical outcomes data of rigorous clinical controlled studies and Real-World Evidence (RWE) supporting the Dual Balloon (Duette) indwelling catheter technology. (mangalore-online.in)
  • With other variables constant, and with one exception (iodophors), the more concentrated the disinfectant, the greater its efficacy and the shorter the time necessary to achieve microbial kill. (cdc.gov)
  • Our results indicate that C. neoformans biofilms are susceptible to treatment with antibody-targeted alpha radiation, suggesting a novel option for the prevention or treatment of microbial biofilms on indwelling medical devices. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Patients describe CRBD as discomfort in the suprapubic area caused by indwelling a catheter or a burning sensation with micturition impulse (Binhas et al. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Poiesis Medical, a company focused on delivering advanced urinary products targeting patient-centric outcomes, offers the Duette dual balloon catheter . (mangalore-online.in)
  • 111 indwelling urinary catheter was removed, with complete retention and intestinal constipation, without change the improvement in urinary retention, with no need for other renal function or urine exams. (bvsalud.org)
  • OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to reveal the learning curve of early apical release en bloc laser prostatectomy using a high-power thulium (200 W) laser device. (bvsalud.org)
  • Evidence-based recommendations for managing indwelling urinary catheters include screening for risk factors and evaluating urinary white blood cell count for infection, and assessment of the continued need for a catheter. (nursingworld.org)
  • According to the IDSA guidelines, if an indwelling catheter has been in place for more than 2 weeks at the onset of catheter-associated UTI and its use remains indicated, the catheter should be replaced to promote continued resolution of symptoms and to reduce the risk of subsequent catheter-associated infection. (medscape.com)
  • The zero-tip dual balloon catheter prevents trauma to the mucosal lining of the catheter. (mangalore-online.in)
  • However, the reason for the initial placement of the catheter should be obtained first so that, if necessary, it can be replaced following reduction of the paraphimosis. (aafp.org)
  • The use of urinary catheters for treatment of incontinence in patients and nursing home residents should be avoided. (medscape.com)
  • The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines for catheter-associated UTIs state that an indwelling catheter may be used at the patient's request in exceptional cases and when other approaches to incontinence management have been ineffective. (medscape.com)
  • Treatment options are often limited to combining antimicrobials or experimental compounds that have unproven efficacy (12-14). (cdc.gov)
  • CONCLUSION: Completing 40 first cases would be sufficient for managing the learning curve for early apical release en bloc thulium laser enucleation of the prostate. (bvsalud.org)
  • 4) Direct Comparison of GreenLight Laser XPS Photoselective Prostate Vaporization and GreenLight Laser En Bloc Enucleation of the Prostate in Enlarged Glands Greater than 80 ml: a Study of 120 Patients. (auro.it)
  • We performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to compare the efficacy of TP with that of IPC in patients with MPE. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • Episodes of symptomatic UTI, bacterial colony counts, number of antibiotic treatments for UTI, UTI related symptoms, health belief questionnaire, multidimensional health locus of control, self-efficacy. (scireproject.com)
  • Again, the During this period, she was evaluated by a urologist and no indwelling urinary catheter was introduced, with spontane- medication or mechanical changes that could cause such ous improvement of symptoms after 5 days. (bvsalud.org)
  • With increasingly high therapeutic efficacy being achieved recent years and owing to the unique features such as specific tumor tropism, low cytotoxicity against normal cells, OVT has been inviting a great attention as an ideal weapon against cancers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This percentage was reduced increasing catheter indwelling and hospital stay time to 48 hours instead 24 hours. (auro.it)
  • Catheter use and duration should be minimized in all patients, especially those at higher risk for catheter-associated UTI (eg, women, elderly persons, and patients with impaired immunity). (medscape.com)
  • There are no prospective, randomized, controlled studies comparing the efficacy of currently available treatment options. (aafp.org)
  • Efficacy was similar between the treatment groups in the study. (webwire.com)
  • N. nova complex was bacteremia associated with central venous catheters the leading cause of bacteremia. (cdc.gov)
  • Nocardia promoted heavy biofi lm formation on the surface of central venous catheter (CVCs), also called central line-associated bloodstream segments tested in an in vitro biofi lm model. (cdc.gov)
  • It is time for catheter innovations , seeing the need for new and innovative design, Poiesis Medical researched and developed the Duette dual balloon catheter. (mangalore-online.in)
  • Experimental pharmacodynamics and analgesic efficacy of liposome-encapsulated hydromorphone in dogs. (vin.com)
  • The cost of one fiber is 1200 € that is more expansive that a TURP procedure but we have to consider that a patient can be dismissed 24 hours after the procedure without catheter. (auro.it)
  • Munasinghe RL, Yazdani H, Siddique M, Hafeez W. Appropriateness of use of indwelling urinary catheters in patients admitted to the medical service. (cdc.gov)
  • Overuse of the indwelling urinary tract catheter in hospitalized medical patients. (cdc.gov)
  • For drainable catheter systems used by community dwelling adults, daily bag cleaning with a diluted bleach solution (1:10) is effective in reducing bacterial counts to negligible numbers. (nursingworld.org)
  • Based on Phase 2b results, Citius Pharmaceuticals believes that Mino-Lok® is highly effective in salvaging infected indwelling catheters and is well-tolerated, making Mino-Lok® therapy an attractive alternative to removing and replacing a CVC. (citiuspharma.com)
  • Indwelling catheters placed in patients undergoing surgery should be removed as soon as possible postoperatively. (medscape.com)