title: Hydrophilized polyethylene catheters.
abstract: Complications arising in the application of polyethylene catheters in surgery may be reduced by their surface hydrophilization. This study describes a combination of chemical transformation and coating with a hydrophilic gel. Modified catheters were tolerated well by the patients and in contrast with the original catheters, they did not lead to the formation of thrombi or phlebitis.
mesh_terms: D000327:Adsorption; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation; D011095:Polyethylenes; D013499:Surface Properties; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D011095:Polyethylenes; D014867:Water