An In Vitro Evaluation of the Red Cell Damage and Hemocompatibility of Different Central Venous Catheters

Background. The aim of our study was to evaluate the damaging impact of characteristics of the central venous catheters (CVCs) on red blood cells. Methods. CVCs from three different manufacturers were analyzed, including the presence of coating, tunnel geometry, length, lumen diameter, and number of...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Alojz Ihan, Stefan Grosek, David Stubljar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8750150