Jugular Bulb Oxygen Saturation
Jugular Bulb Oxygen Saturation = measure of oxygen delivery and extraction to the brain; assess information about cerebral metabolism and blood flow
IVC Filter
IVC Filter filter placed in the inferior vena cava (IVC) to prevent clot passage; first introduced in the 1960s
Intraosseous access
Intraosseous (IO) access can be obtained using manual or drill-inserted devices for insertion of specialised needles; IO access uses the medullary space as a non collapsible entry point into the systemic venous system
CICM SAQ 2015.2 Q19
Question a) Interpret the three pharmacodynamic (PD) profiles, labelled Scenario 1, Scenario 2 and Scenario 3, shown below. b) For each PD profile, describe how you would optimise the dose and/or frequency of antibiotic if prescribing: i) a beta lactam…
Intra-Abdominal Pressure Monitor
Intra-Abdominal Pressure Monitor: device used to assess intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) - the steady state pressure concealed within the abdominal cavity
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression device
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression device; aka sequential compression devices; prevent lower limb DVTs in immobile patients
Humidification
With normal nasal breathing the temperature in the upper trachea is between 30°C and 33°C, with a relative humidity of approximately 98%, providing a water content of 33 mg/L
Heat and Moisture Exchanger
Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME); those in current use are generally combined with a microbiological filter, hence they are called HME filters (HMEF)
Glidescope
Glidescope: difficult intubation management. Fibreoptic camera on end or laryngoscope blade + high resolution video monitor
Gastric tonometry
Gastric tonometry a method of assessing regional hypoperfusion
Administer Injections
Injections are most commonly administered IM (intramuscular) or SC (subcutaneously)