An arterial catheter for multiple use in pediatrics
Fays, J.; Bretagne, M.C.; Rose, E.; Tréheux, A.
Journal de Radiologie d'Electrologie et de Medecine Nucleaire 59(1): 73-74
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0368-3966 PMID: 641878 Document Number: 137886
The authors describe a pediatric catheter for use mainly in highly selective abdominal angiography (splenic, gastrica sinistra, and intestinal arteries). The catheter is made of polyurethane, is 65 cm long and is curved. It has a bore of 5 F and is introduced with a wo 32 guide, allowing a flow-rate of 10 ml/sec. The catheter point is polished by chemical means allowing penetration of the arterial wall without preliminary dilatation. This avoids vascular spasm and damage to the vascular wall at the site of puncture.