Pressure Monitoring Definitions
Pressure Monitoring Definitions: Zeroing; Levelling and Calibration
Category LITFL
PiCCO
PiCCO is a cardiac output monitor that combines pulse contour analysis and transpulmonary thermodilution technique; PiCCO2 includes continuous ScvO2 monitoring (CeVOX probe via standard CVC)
Pericardiocentesis
Pericardiocentesis: procedure used to remove pericardial effusion by needle aspiration; treatment of pericardial effusion and/or tamponade
PEG Tube
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) Tube
Passy-Muir Valve
Passy-Muir Valve: facilitation of speech in the tracheostomized patient
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…
Nerve stimulator
Nerve stimulator aka 'train of four' stimulator: Provides an objective measure of neuromuscular blockade
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
Nasopharyngeal airway
Reviewed and revised 7 February 2017 OVERVIEW USE DESCRIPTION Parts Sizes METHOD OF INSERTION/ USE COMPLICATIONS OTHER INFORMATION Contraindications: References and Links
Nasogastric and Orogastric Tubes
Nasogastric and Orogastric Tubes
Intercostal Drain Insertion
Intercostal catheter insertion, chest drain
Face Masks
Multiple types of face mask are used for personal protection and protection of patient from health care nasopharyngeal secretions