An aqueous paracentesis pipet

J O'Rourke; D M Taylor; P McDonald; D L Kreutzer

An aqueous paracentesis pipet

Ophthalmic Surg. 1991 Mar;22(3):166-7.

Authors

J O'Rourke¹, D M Taylor, P McDonald, D L Kreutzer

Affiliation

¹ Vision-Immunology Center, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington 06030.

PMID: 2030902

Abstract

We describe a glass pipet tipped with a short, sharp, 30-gauge needle for performing aqueous paracentesis. The design eliminates the possibility of needle bending and minimizes fractional resistance during limbus penetration; it also allows quicker recovery of aqueous samples. A small plastic bulb at the upper end facilitates removal of aqueous samples from the pipet.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Aqueous Humor*
Equipment Design
Humans
Needles
Punctures / instrumentation*

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

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