Technical report: the Venflon 2 intravenous cannula used for arterial catheterization.
Using conventional guidewire techniques we have found the Venflon 2 (Viggo-Spectramed) to be a safe and effective arteriographic puncture needle. The Venflon 2 offers significant technical advantages and cost savings when compared with traditional needles. Its use and limitations are discussed.
Yates
S P
SP
Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.
Fairlie
N C
NC
D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles