Scrubbing needles: a simple and costless technique to improve needle tip visibility during US-guided liver interventions
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DOI: 10.1007/s40477-021-00561-3
Abstract: To evaluate the echogenicity of a commercially available needle, modified on the tip, by comparing two groups of patients undergoing to percutaneous biliary drainage. In this retrospective analysis 16 percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) procedures… read more here.
Keywords: needle tip; group; tip visibility; tip ... See more keywords
Visual needle tip tracking in 2D US guided robotic interventions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2018.12.002
Abstract: Abstract Percutaneous needle procedures are among the most frequently performed minimally invasive surgical procedure. For tracking the needle tip in the tissue, 2D ultrasound (US) imaging is commonly used; however, the low resolution of the… read more here.
Keywords: system; tracking guided; needle tip; tip ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-Guided Short-Axis Out-of-Plane Approach With or Without Dynamic Needle-Tip Positioning for Peripheral Venous Catheterization in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review With Network Meta-Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.04.039
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacy of the ultrasound-guided approach with and without dynamic needle-tip positioning and the palpation technique regarding success for peripheral venous catheterization in children. DESIGN A systematic review with network meta-analysis. SETTING… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic needle; tip positioning; approach without; needle tip ... See more keywords
Numerical study of the effect of the needle tip radius on the characteristics of Trichel pulses in negative corona discharges
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DOI: 10.1063/1.4985325
Abstract: This paper presents a numerical study of the impact of the needle tip radius on the electrical characteristics of Trichel pulses in negative corona discharges for a needle-plane configuration in atmospheric air. The radius of… read more here.
Keywords: characteristics trichel; needle tip; numerical study; tip radius ... See more keywords
Digital Subtraction Air Arthrography: An Innovative Technique for Needle Tip Location Confirmation.
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DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2020.04.003
Abstract: PURPOSE This article describes an innovative technique to confirm needle tip positioning using digital subtraction fluoroscopy and air within a targeted joint. MATERIALS AND METHODS Digital subtraction fluoroscopy with air was utilized to confirm intra-articular… read more here.
Keywords: technique; needle tip; digital subtraction; air ... See more keywords
Comparison of the needle tip location with the operator’s position during ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein catheterization: A randomized controlled study
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031249
Abstract: Objective: We hypothesized that when a right-handed operator catheterizes the left internal jugular vein (IJV), the tip of the needle might be positioned closer to the center of the vessel after puncture if the operator… read more here.
Keywords: operator; internal jugular; catheterization; needle tip ... See more keywords
The Development of a Virtual Simulator for a Novel Design Non-Permanent Magnetic Needle Based Eye Anesthesia Training System
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3207179
Abstract: Ophthalmic anesthesia plays a crucial role in eye surgery. However, the conventional practice of this process is a blind procedure, in which a needle is inserted blindly into the cadaver. This paper introduces a needle… read more here.
Keywords: system; inline formula; anesthesia training; needle tip ... See more keywords
Needle Tip Tracking in 2D Ultrasound Based on Improved Compressive Tracking and Adaptive Kalman Filter
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2021.3063058
Abstract: Ultrasound (US) is commonly used in percutaneous needle procedures for real-time guidance. Accurate and robust automatic needle tracking is highly desirable to address the influence of noise and artifacts in US images. This letter presents… read more here.
Keywords: filter; needle tip; kalman filter; improved compressive ... See more keywords
An initial evaluation of the effect of a novel regional block needle with tip‐tracking technology on the novice performance of cadaveric ultrasound‐guided sciatic nerve block
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DOI: 10.1111/anae.14851
Abstract: Visibility of the needle tip is difficult to maintain during ultrasound‐guided nerve block. A new needle has been developed that incorporates a piezo element 2–2.3 mm from the tip, activated by ultrasound. The electrical signal… read more here.
Keywords: block; needle tip; performance; nerve block ... See more keywords
Characterization of Lesions Created by a Heated, Saline Irrigated Needle-Tip Catheter in the Normal and Infarcted Canine Heart
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DOI: 10.1161/circep.120.009090
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Inability to eliminate intramural arrhythmogenic substrate may lead to recurrent ventricular tachycardia after catheter ablation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate intramural and… read more here.
Keywords: heated saline; needle tip; normal infarcted; catheter ... See more keywords
The retroneural approach: an alternative technique for lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections
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DOI: 10.1177/0284185118762248
Abstract: Background Compared with other available injection techniques for lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections (LTFESIs), the traditionally performed subpedicular approach is associated with a higher risk of spinal cord infarction, a rare but catastrophic complication. Purpose… read more here.
Keywords: needle tip; retroneural approach; transforaminal epidural; lumbar transforaminal ... See more keywords