title: Silastic catheters for antibiotics in cystic fibrosis.
abstract: A randomised comparison of percutaneous Silastic catheters and conventional intravenous cannulae for giving intravenous antibiotics in patients with cystic fibrosis showed that Silastic catheters were favoured by the patient, lasted longer, and had fewer complications.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Child Health, University of Birmingham.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Woods
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Weller
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D012826:Silicone Elastomers