Rapid Infusion Catheter (RIC Line)
Rapid Infusion Catheter (RIC Line)
Category LITFL
Rotameter (flow meter)
Rotameters are devices that enable flow to be measured using a float that sits on a stream of gas within a glass tube and rises proportional to gas flow.
Regulator for Medical Suction Outlet
Regulator for Medical Suction Outlet
Regional Anaesthesia in the Critically Ill
Regional Anaesthesia in the Critically Ill
Pressure Monitoring Definitions
Pressure Monitoring Definitions: Zeroing; Levelling and Calibration
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