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What determines the size of vascular catheters?
What determines the size of vascular catheters?
In the gauge system, how does gauge size relate to outside diameter?
In the gauge system, how does gauge size relate to outside diameter?
What advantage of the French system is highlighted in the text?
What advantage of the French system is highlighted in the text?
How does the French system calculate outer diameter from French size?
How does the French system calculate outer diameter from French size?
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Why are silicone catheters required to be inserted with a guidewire or introducer sheath?
Why are silicone catheters required to be inserted with a guidewire or introducer sheath?
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Why are polyurethane catheters used for short-term vascular cannulation?
Why are polyurethane catheters used for short-term vascular cannulation?
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What is a characteristic of silicone catheters that makes them suitable for long-term vascular access?
What is a characteristic of silicone catheters that makes them suitable for long-term vascular access?
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What is the primary reason for using polyurethane instead of silicone for most vascular catheters in the ICU?
What is the primary reason for using polyurethane instead of silicone for most vascular catheters in the ICU?
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What role does rigidity play in the choice between polyurethane and silicone catheters?
What role does rigidity play in the choice between polyurethane and silicone catheters?
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Which polymer is more suitable for applications requiring prolonged administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, and parenteral nutrition solutions?
Which polymer is more suitable for applications requiring prolonged administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, and parenteral nutrition solutions?
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