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PTCE - Equipment
Answer | Question |
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echocardiogram | used to measure the functionality of the heart valves |
electrocardiogram | used to measure cardiac rates and rhythms |
peak flow meter | used to measure and manage asthma in an individual |
phototherapy | used in treatment of neonatal jaundice; consists of illuminator, fiber optic cable, and fiber optic panel |
PNEumograms | two-channel recording of heart rate and respiration in monitoring of aPNEa |
sphygmomanometer | measures vital capacity |
CADD-plus pump | infusion pumps for antibiotics |
CADD prizm PCS | pump for patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) |
CADD-TPN | infusion pump for Total Parenteral Nutrition |
elastometric balloon system | pressurized balloon; infusion results when device is inflated |
enema syringes | used for irrigating water, salt solution, soapsuds, or special medications |
gravity infusion system | medication in a minibag is infused by gravity; patient controls the number of drops |
IV push system | manually depressing syringe |
syringe infusions system | medication is infused by a special syringe pump |
traction | may be either flexion or hyperextension; can be used for cervical or pelvic traction |
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation | delivers electrical signalsthroughout the skin to control pain |
vacuum constriction device | nonsurgical solution to impotence in men; the penis is placed in a vacuum cylinder, which generates blood flow, resulting in an erection |