A comparative evaluation of coefficient of friction and mechanical properties of commercially available Foley catheters

Journal of Biomaterials Applications

Volumn 15, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 344-350

  Ramesh, P ^a   Joseph, R ^a   Sunny, M C ^a  

^a SREE CHITRA TIRUNAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY   (India)

Author keywords

Coefficient of friction; Foley catheters; Modulus; Tensile strength

Indexed keywords

ELASTIC MODULI; FABRICATION; FRICTION; LOADS (FORCES); TENSILE STRENGTH; TOLUENE;

FOLEY CATHETERS;

CATHETERS;

ARTICLE; COMPARATIVE STUDY; EVALUATION; FRICTION; INDWELLING CATHETER; MATERIALS TESTING; TENSILE STRENGTH;

CATHETERS, INDWELLING; FRICTION; MATERIALS TESTING; TENSILE STRENGTH;

EID: 0035297627     PISSN: 08853282     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1106/NCRR-MDV5-FQFG-L7PG     Document Type: Article

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