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Bag valve mask (BVM)

allows paramedics and first responders to deliver concentrated supplemental oxygen (up to 100% O₂) during artificial ventilation

<p>allows paramedics and first responders to deliver concentrated supplemental oxygen (up to 100% O₂) during artificial ventilation</p>
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Pulse oximeter

A device that measures the oxygen saturation level in a patient's blood non-invasively, using a sensor typically placed on a fingertip or earlobe.

<p>A device that measures the oxygen saturation level in a patient's blood non-invasively, using a sensor typically placed on a fingertip or earlobe. </p>
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Occlusive dressing,sterile

A sterile bandage used to cover wounds and prevent air or fluids from entering or escaping.

<p>A sterile bandage used to cover wounds and prevent air or fluids from entering or escaping. </p>
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Stair chair

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Nasopharyngeal airways

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Oropharyngeal airways

more curved than naso

<p>more curved than naso</p>
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Reeves Stretcher

a type of stretcher designed to move patients with trauma and back pain

<p>a type of stretcher designed to move patients with trauma and back pain</p>
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Portable suction unit

A mobile device used for removing fluids from a patient's airway.

<p><span>A mobile device used for removing fluids from a patient's airway.</span></p>
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Nasal cannula

A device delivering supplemental oxygen through two small prongs placed in the nostrils.

<p><span>A device delivering supplemental oxygen through two small prongs placed in the nostrils.</span></p>
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Partial or non-rebreather

A type of mask used to deliver high-flow oxygen; it allows some exhaled air to be re-inhaled.

<p><span>A type of mask used to deliver high-flow oxygen; it allows some exhaled air to be re-inhaled.</span></p>
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Stoma mask

A specialized mask designed for patients with a stoma, allowing for the delivery of oxygen or ventilatory support directly through the stoma opening, which bypasses the upper airway.

<p><span>A specialized mask designed for patients with a stoma, allowing for the delivery of oxygen or ventilatory support directly through the stoma opening, which bypasses the upper airway.</span></p>
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Sterile catheter

medical-grade tubes designed to drain fluids from or introduce fluids into the body while maintaining an environment free of microorganisms

<p>medical-grade tubes designed to drain fluids from or introduce fluids into the body while maintaining an environment free of microorganisms</p>
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NSS syringe (

a medical syringe pre-filled with Normal Saline Solution (0.9% Sodium Chloride). It is primarily used by healthcare professionals to flush and maintain intravenous (IV) catheters, central lines, and ports

<p><mark>a medical syringe pre-filled with </mark><strong><mark>Normal Saline Solution</mark></strong><mark> (0.9% Sodium Chloride)</mark>. It is primarily used by healthcare professionals to <strong>flush and maintain intravenous (IV) catheters</strong>, central lines, and ports</p>
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Nebulizer

a medical device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist.

<p><mark>a medical device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist</mark>.</p>
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High-pressure cylinders

In EMS, high-pressure cylinders—predominantly holding medical-grade oxygen—are vital for patient resuscitation and transport. The two most common sizes are the D-cylinder (capacity of ~400 liters) used for portable patient transport

<p>In EMS, high-pressure cylinders—predominantly holding medical-grade oxygen—are <mark>vital for patient resuscitation and transport</mark>. The two most common sizes are the <strong>D-cylinder</strong> (capacity of ~400 liters) used for portable patient transport</p>
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Monitoring electrode

A monitoring electrode is a small, sticky sensor placed on the skin to track heart activity, consisting of key components like a conductive gel, a metal snap or tab, and an adhesive backing. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

<p>A monitoring electrode is <mark>a small, sticky sensor placed on the skin to track heart activity</mark>, consisting of key components like a conductive gel, a metal snap or tab, and an adhesive backing. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]</p>
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Saline bag

in med admin drawer

<p>in med admin drawer</p>