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A stepless needle-dilator for expedient percutaneous catheterization: technical note
J D Robinson1, P H Eikens, T P Smith
1Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis 55455.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|October 1, 1990
Summary
A novel stepless needle-dilator enables single-step arterial puncture and dilation, reducing arterial damage. This innovation offers significant time and cost savings for clinical applications.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Medical Device Innovation
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Arterial access is crucial for various medical procedures.
- Conventional methods can cause significant arterial damage and require multiple steps.
- Improving efficiency and safety in arterial access is an ongoing clinical need.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a novel stepless needle-dilator system.
- To assess the efficacy and safety of the new device compared to conventional methods.
- To determine the potential for time and cost savings in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Description of a new stepless needle-dilator device.
- Utilizing a single-wall puncture technique for arterial access.
- Comparative analysis of arterial damage with conventional dilators (statistical significance p<0.05).
Main Results:
- The novel needle-dilator allows simultaneous arterial puncture and dilation.
- Significantly less arterial damage was observed with the new device compared to conventional dilators (p<0.05).
- Demonstrated potential for reduced procedure time and associated costs.
Conclusions:
- The stepless needle-dilator represents a significant advancement in arterial access techniques.
- This device offers improved patient safety by minimizing arterial trauma.
- Clinical implementation can lead to enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness.