Catheter

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:canBe Reusable
Flexible
Rigid
Antimicrobial
Uncoated
Single-use
Coated
gptkbp:canBeInsertedBy gptkb:nurse
gptkb:physician
Medical technician
gptkbp:class gptkb:Class_II_medical_device
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Catheter
gptkbp:insertedBy Blood vessel
Body cavity
Duct
gptkbp:introducedIn Ancient times
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Benjamin_Franklin
gptkbp:material Plastic
Rubber
Silicone
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Guidewire
Needle
Cannula
Stent
gptkbp:requires gptkb:Aseptic_technique
Lubrication
gptkbp:riskFactor Bleeding
Infection
Tissue damage
Thrombosis
Blockage
gptkbp:sterilizedBy Autoclaving
Ethylene oxide gas
gptkbp:type gptkb:Foley_catheter
Angiographic catheter
Balloon catheter
Central venous catheter
Peripheral venous catheter
Swan-Ganz catheter
Urinary catheter
gptkbp:usedFor Administering fluids
Accessing blood vessels
Draining fluids
gptkbp:usedIn Medicine
Cardiology
Surgery
Urology
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Continuous_Ambulatory_Peritoneal_Dialysis
gptkb:Infusion
gptkb:Implantable_port
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7