Lines, Leads, Tubes, Drains

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ECG/Telemetry

Lead

Purpose: monitors heart rhythm, displays heart rate and rhythm on hemodynamic monitor, can also sense respiratory rate

<p>Lead</p><p>Purpose: <span style="background-color: transparent;">monitors heart rhythm, displays heart rate and rhythm on hemodynamic monitor, can also sense respiratory rate</span></p><p></p>
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Pulse Oximeter

Lead

Purpose: monitors oxygen saturation, also monitors heart rate

<p>Lead </p><p>Purpose: monitors oxygen saturation, also monitors heart rate</p>
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Blood pressure cuff

Lead

Purpose: Monitoring of blood pressure (systolic, diastolic, and MAP); also capture HR

<p>Lead</p><p>Purpose: <span style="background-color: transparent;">Monitoring of blood pressure (systolic, diastolic, and MAP); also capture HR</span></p>
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Temporary pacemaker (epicardial, transcutaneous, transvenous)

Lead

Purpose: Cardiac pacing for abnormal rhythms such as bradycardia, heart block, or unstable rhythms

<p>Lead</p><p>Purpose: <span style="background-color: transparent;">Cardiac pacing for abnormal rhythms such as bradycardia, heart block, or unstable rhythms</span></p>
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Peripheral IV

Line

Purpose: delivery of IV fluids and medications

<p>Line</p><p>Purpose: delivery of IV fluids and medications</p>
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Arterial Line

Line

Purpose: Continuous BP monitoring and arterial blood draws for ABGs

(Most common site is radial; can also be femoral)

<p>Line</p><p>Purpose: <span style="background-color: transparent;">Continuous BP monitoring and arterial blood draws for ABGs</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">(Most common site is radial; can also be femoral)</span></p><p></p>
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Central Venous Catheter

Line

Purpose: delivery of fluids and medication; can be used for blood draw; can be used to monitor central venous pressure (CVP)

<p>Line</p><p>Purpose: delivery of fluids and medication; can be used for blood draw; can be used to monitor central venous pressure (CVP)</p>
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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

Line

Purpose: long term IV access (meds, nutrition)

(located in upper arm but considered a CVC)

<p>Line</p><p>Purpose: long term IV access (meds, nutrition)</p><p>(located in upper arm but considered a CVC)</p>
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Pulmonary Artery (PA) Catheter (Swan Ganz)

Line

Purpose: Used to monitor and measure heart pressures that indicate cardiac function and fluid status (e.g. pulmonary artery pressure); Can also be used for blood draws for venous blood gas

<p>Line</p><p>Purpose: <span style="background-color: transparent;">Used to monitor and measure heart pressures that indicate cardiac function and fluid status (e.g. pulmonary artery pressure); Can also be used for blood draws for venous blood gas</span></p>
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Chest Tube

Drain

Purpose: used to drain air, blood, or fluid from pleural space

<p>Drain</p><p>Purpose: used to drain air, blood, or fluid from pleural space</p>
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Urinary Catheter

Drain

Purpose: urine output monitoring/drainage

<p>Drain</p><p>Purpose: urine output monitoring/drainage</p>
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Fecal Management system

Drain

Purpose: used in patients with excessive loose stools in order to protect skin

<p>Drain</p><p>Purpose: used in patients with excessive loose stools in order to protect skin </p>
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Surgical Drains

Drain

Purpose: drains pus, blood, or other fluid postoperatively to prevent it from accumulating in the body (Drains can be active (driven by negative pressure) or passive (simply channels fluids)

<p>Drain</p><p>Purpose: drains pus, blood, or other fluid postoperatively to prevent it from accumulating in the body (<span style="background-color: transparent;">Drains can be active (driven by negative pressure) or passive (simply channels fluids)</span></p>
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Gastrointestinal (GI tubes)

Tube

Purpose: used to administer feedings and medication; can also function as a drain for GI contents when connected to suction

<p>Tube</p><p>Purpose: used to administer feedings and medication; can also function as a drain for GI contents when connected to suction</p>
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Endotracheal tube (ETT) - breathing tube

Tube

Purpose: airway, mechanical ventilation (connected to mechanical ventilator)

<p>Tube</p><p>Purpose: airway, mechanical ventilation (connected to mechanical ventilator)</p>
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Tracheostomy- breathing tube

Tube

Purpose: longer term airway/ventilation; allows for secretion management; improved comfort and oral hygiene for patient, may also allow for speech and nutrition

<p>Tube</p><p>Purpose: longer term airway/ventilation; allows for secretion management; improved comfort and oral hygiene for patient, may also allow for speech and nutrition</p>
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Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV)

Device

Purpose: non invasive ventilatory support (mask instead of artificial airway); continuous positive airway (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP)

<p>Device</p><p>Purpose: non invasive ventilatory support (mask instead of artificial airway); continuous positive airway (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP)</p>
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Dialysis (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT))

Device

Purpose: renal support; removes metabolic waste and excess fluid; corrects electrolyte imbalances

<p>Device</p><p>Purpose: renal support; removes metabolic waste and excess fluid; corrects electrolyte imbalances</p>