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lines,tubes&catheter

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what does PICC stands for peripherally inserted central catheters
what are other names for PICC Central Venous Catheters or Hickman
where is the line inserted for the PICC inserted into the large antecubital vein of the inner elbow-that area that runs up to heart.
where is it threaded to a large vein above the rt.atrium called the brachiocephalic vein.
where is the correct placement of the Periphally inserted central catheter is just beyond the junction of the Lt.& Rt.Brachiocephalic veins-where they join to form the SVC
who inserts the PICC line inserted only by the IV nurse
how does the nurse located the correct vein a doppler is used to find the vein & then makes an small incision in the arm which she threads the catheter through.
what are PICC lines used for used to deliver chemotherapy,antibiotics,blood & total parenteral nutrition,collect blood specimens.
why is it important to flush everytime after the use of a PICC line to prevent it from getting clogged.
what is another name for Endotracheal tube ET Tube
what is an Endotracheal tube used for to intubate the patient.
who inserts the tube the doctor,and it's hooked up to a ventilator to provide oxygen to the patient.
what is the correct placement of the Endotracheal tube 5-7 cm above the carina.
what is another name for Swan Ganz Catheter pulmonary arterial
what is the Swan Ganz Catheter use for. catheter has an electrode at the end which is used to monitor pulmonary arterial/venous pressure in the left ventricle.
what is the correct placement for the Swan Ganz Catheter right & left pulmonary artery
what are the other names for Dobhoff feeding tube aka Enteroflex
where is the Dobhoff inserted at inserted through the nasal orifice & is threaded through the esophagus until it reaches the post pyloric portion of the stomach.
what is the Dobhoff used for used to provide nutrition to the patient
what is the other name for Nasogastric tube NG Tube
where is it inserted at through the nasal orifice & is threaded through the esophagus until it reaches the stomach.
what is the Nasogastric tube used for tube is used for suction & decompress the stomach,and overdose patients.
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