Silastic catheters for antibiotics in cystic fibrosis

J Williams; H L Smith; C G Woods; P H Weller

doi:10.1136/adc.63.6.658

Silastic catheters for antibiotics in cystic fibrosis

Arch Dis Child. 1988 Jun;63(6):658-9. doi: 10.1136/adc.63.6.658.

Authors

J Williams¹, H L Smith, C G Woods, P H Weller

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Child Health, University of Birmingham.

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.

Publication types

Clinical Trial
Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Catheterization, Peripheral*
Child
Child, Preschool
Cystic Fibrosis / drug therapy*
Humans
Silicone Elastomers*

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Silicone Elastomers