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Category Equipment
CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Oxygen Cylinder Regulator

DESCRIPTION METHOD OF INSERTION AND/OR USE fitted on to the top of the oxygen cylinder (stop valve) has a pressure regulator inlet (upstream) pressure gauge and needle valve (downstream) outlet connection where O2 tubing is attached -> regulation of flow…

CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Nerve stimulator

Nerve stimulator aka 'train of four' stimulator: Provides an objective measure of neuromuscular blockade
CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Nebulizers

A nebulizer (aerosol generator, atomizer, nebulizing humidifier) emits water in the form of an aerosol mist (water vapor plus particulate water); include small or large volume delivery systems
CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Nasopharyngeal airway

Reviewed and revised 7 February 2017 OVERVIEW USE DESCRIPTION Parts Sizes METHOD OF INSERTION/ USE COMPLICATIONS OTHER INFORMATION Contraindications: References and Links

CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Face Masks

Multiple types of face mask are used for personal protection and protection of patient from health care nasopharyngeal secretions
CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Cuff Pressure Gauge

Cuff pressure gauge aka cuff manometer; allows safe inflation of the cuff seal of low pressure endotracheal and laryngeal tube cuffs by measuring the cuff pressure
CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Wet Circuit / Humidifier

OVERVIEW A “wet circuit” is a breathing circuit with active humidification, as opposed to a “dry circuit” that uses a Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) USES DESCRIPTION METHOD OF INSERTION AND/OR USE Pitfalls COMPLICATIONS PROS AND  CONS Advantages Disadvantages References…