The Tokai journal of experimental and clinical medicine
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Tokai J. Exp. Clin. Med. · Dec 2004
Comparative StudyDifferences in penetration force of intravenous catheters: effect of grinding methods on inner needles of intravenous catheters.
To compare penetration forces of intravenous catheters based on two grinding methods used for the inner needle tip. ⋯ Backcut shows less penetration force of inner needles of peripheral intravenous catheters than lancet.
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Tokai J. Exp. Clin. Med. · Dec 2004
Case ReportsA case of the diaphragmatic flutter with an electromyographic study of the respiratory muscles.
A 28-year-old female was complained with dyspnea and involuntary rhythmic movements in her chest and upper abdomen. Diagnosis of the diaphragmatic flutter was established since high frequency intermittent discharges of the respiratory muscles superimposed on her ordinary respiratory activities. The origin of these abnormal discharges may be in the central nervous system and the psychosomatic factor is participating in the development of the diaphragmatic flutter.