A robot has been designed with a hybrid powerstrain structure which will allow a precise, repetitive, planned and controlled insertion of needles or catheters, enhancing the procedures currently used.

Intravenous (IV) injection is a method commonly used in patient’s treatment worldwide as it induces rapid effects and allows treatment through continuous administration of medication by directly ...

Static ultrasound guidance is used to select and mark the site of needle insertion immediately before the procedure takes place. Dynamic ultrasound guidance, in contrast, is used to directly visualize ...

The indications for pleural drainage are diagnostic (to collect samples for cytologic, biologic, or chemical analysis) and therapeutic (to remove large fluid collections and improve respiratory ...

This study demonstrated that 32-G 5-mm needles can be reliably inserted into subcutaneous fat, are relatively pain free, and are associated with minimal leakage from the injection site. Previous ...

Intravenous (IV) injection is a method commonly used in patient's treatment worldwide as it induces rapid effects and allows treatment through continuous administration of medication by directly ...