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lines,tubes&catheter

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what does PICC stands for   peripherally inserted central catheters  
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what are other names for PICC   Central Venous Catheters or Hickman  
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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.  
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where is it threaded to   a large vein above the rt.atrium called the brachiocephalic vein.  
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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  
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who inserts the PICC line   inserted only by the IV nurse  
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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.  
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what are PICC lines used for   used to deliver chemotherapy,antibiotics,blood & total parenteral nutrition,collect blood specimens.  
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why is it important to flush everytime after the use of a PICC line   to prevent it from getting clogged.  
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what is another name for Endotracheal tube   ET Tube  
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what is an Endotracheal tube used for   to intubate the patient.  
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who inserts the tube   the doctor,and it's hooked up to a ventilator to provide oxygen to the patient.  
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what is the correct placement of the Endotracheal tube   5-7 cm above the carina.  
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what is another name for Swan Ganz Catheter   pulmonary arterial  
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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.  
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what is the correct placement for the Swan Ganz Catheter   right & left pulmonary artery  
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what are the other names for Dobhoff   feeding tube aka Enteroflex  
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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.  
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what is the Dobhoff used for   used to provide nutrition to the patient  
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what is the other name for Nasogastric tube   NG Tube  
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where is it inserted at   through the nasal orifice & is threaded through the esophagus until it reaches the stomach.  
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what is the Nasogastric tube used for   tube is used for suction & decompress the stomach,and overdose patients.  
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