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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Endotracheal tube"”.
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Oral Mucosal Microcirculation in the Context of Endotracheal Tube-Related Pressure Ulcer Development
… positive pressure ventilators, nasal gastric tubes (NG), orogastric tubes (OG), and urinary tract catheters. Nurses are challenged to prevent hospital acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) because many of these devices can cause ulcers on bony prominences and mucosa. The literature indicates that …
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"A-OK": Chest Radiograph During Primary Survey Facilitates Faster, More Accurate Endotracheal Tube Position in Injured Children
… typically postpones radiographic confirmation of endotracheal tube (ETT) placement until the end of the secondary survey. Correct ETT depth is critical in pediatric trauma. We hypothesized that bedside confirmatory techniques are inaccurate and that early chest x-ray (CXR) would overcome such …
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An evaluation of documentation of endotracheal intubation in Cape Town emergency centres
… indication for intubation, drugs & doses, endotracheal tube size, laryngoscopy, insertion depth, securing method, position confirmation, ventilator settings and complications. General medical documentation including demographics and legibility of physician name were also assessed. Results …
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Η ΕΠΙΔΡΑΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΤΡΑΧΕΙΟΣΩΛΗΝΑ ΜΕ ΑΕΡΟΘΑΛΑΜΟ (CUFF) ΑΥΤΟΜΑΤΟΥ ΠΕΡΙΟΔΙΚΗΣ ΠΛΗΡΩΣΕΩΣ, ΣΤΟ ΕΠΙΘΗΛΙΟ ΤΡΑΧΕΙΑΣ ΣΚΥΛΟΥ (ΣΥΓΚΡΙΤΙΚΗ ΠΕΙΡΑΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΜΕΛΕΤΗ)
… WE DESCRIBE THE FUNCTION OF A MODIFIED TRACHEAL TUBE IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE CUFF SHOULD PERIODICALLY BE FILLED WITH AIR DURING THE RESPIRATORY CYCLE. WE ALSO STUDIED THE EFFECT OF THE MODIFIED TRACHEAL TUBE ON THE EPITHELIUM OF THE DOG'S TRACHEA. THE STUDY COMPARED TWO GROUPS OF ANIMALS. GROUP A …
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The analysis and design of a pressure-measuring syringe utilizing elastomeric bellows
Endotracheal tube insertion requires the measurement of very low pressure. Currently, there exists no reliable method or device that is integral with the inflation syringe for measuring this pressure. Thus, a device for quickly and easily reading the pressure was created within the syringe …
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Implementation strategies used to reduce Unplanned Extubations (UPE) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
… sedation concern, patient restraint, type of endotracheal tube, loose tape, length of mechanical ventilation and length of NICU stay. These findings would be helpful for other healthcare facilities and researchers to inform the development of UPE reduction frameworks, and to improve patient …
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An investigation of the influence of radiographic malpositioning and image processing algorithm selection on ICU/CCU chest radiographs
… changes and with patients who have chest tubes and lines as a monitoring tool, and to detect complications related to their use. However, one of the most frequent issues recognized radiographically with patients in critical care is chest tubes and lines malposition. This can be related to …
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An investigation of the influence of radiographic malpositioning and image processing algorithm selection on ICU/CCU chest radiographs
… changes and with patients who have chest tubes and lines as a monitoring tool, and to detect complications related to their use. However, one of the most frequent issues recognized radiographically with patients in critical care is chest tubes and lines malposition. This can be related to …
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Intensive care patients' perceptions of the experience of mechanical ventilation
… times of physical discomfort associated with the endotracheal tube. Findings indicated that humane, compassionate, competent care promoted spiritual resource connection, which helped patients perceive the experience less negatively and enabled them to better manage the experience. Further research …
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Hemodynamic Changes after Endotracheal Iintubation with a Lightwand or a Laryngoscope in Patients with Cerebral Aneurysm
… BIS less than 40. Room light were dimmed and the endotracheal tube was introduced into the oral cavity and advanced until midline illumination was observed in the anterior neck. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures and heart rate were recorded continuously before and after intubation for 5 …
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Assessment of an ex vivo porcine lung model to investigate host-microbe interactions in cases of ventilator associated pneumonia
… been mechanically ventilated typically with an endotracheal tube. Unfortunately, there is no singular diagnostic test for VAP (Grossman & Fein, 2000) or ‘gold standard’ for the identification and diagnosis of the disease (American Thoracic Society; Infectious diseases Society of America, 2005). …
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Functionalization of PVC using a mussel-inspired coating strategy to target the polymicrobial nature of ventilator-associated pneumonia
… with high mortality and morbidity rates. The endotracheal tube (ETT) is a risk factor for developing VAP as they are prone to microbial adhesion and biofilm formation; hence, strategies to impart these devices with antimicrobial properties are in great need. As such, this PhD project aimed to …
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Patient safety and Errors in Veterinary Anesthesia
… most frequently missed item was premeasuring the endotracheal tube insertion depth (42.2%, 35/83) and the checklist identified closed adjustable pressure-limiting valves in 4.8% (4/83) of cases. A reporting system specific for veterinary anesthesia was developed with the features recommended by …
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Prehospital advanced airway management practices by advanced life support providers: A retrospective observational study of emergency medical service providers in South Africa
Introduction: The skill of endotracheal intubation to achieve a definitive airway for critically ill and injured patients in the prehospital setting is frequently performed by advanced life support providers. Several methods may be utilised, including intubation without the use of medication, the …
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A 12-month retrospective descriptive analysis of a single helicopter emergency medical service operator in four South-African provinces
… Although many patients were transported with an endotracheal tube (n=428, 46.7%), more than a third did not have an advanced airway and received supplemental oxygen via other means (n=348, 37.9%). Almost half of patients received no respiratory support (n=414, 45.2%). No patients received …
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Design of a Novel Video-Assisted Tube Over Tube Rigid Bronchoscope for the Removal of Foreign Bodies from the Bronchi Following Aspiration
… to design and develop a novel video-assisted tube-over-tube rigid bronchoscope to remove foreign bodies from the airways following aspiration, whilst providing constant ventilation and visualisation of the airway. The redesign compromises of several subsystems: the rigid bronchoscope (and …