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E & D 6 lines, tubes and equipment

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arterial line   is a monitoring device consisting of a catheter that is inserted into an artery and attached to an electronic monitoring system.  
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arterial line   is used to measure blood pressure or to obtain blood samples.  
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arterial line   is considered to be more accurate than traditional measures of blood pressure and does not require repeated needle punctures.  
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external catheter   is applied over the shaft of the penis and is held in place by a padded strap or adhesive tape.  
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Foley catheter   is an indwelling urinary tract catheter that has a balloon attachment at one end.  
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Foley catheter   The balloon which is filled with air or sterile water must be deflated before the catheter can be removed.  
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intravenous system   consists of a sterile fluid source, a pump, a clamp, and a catheter to insert into a vein.  
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intravenous system   can be used to infuse fluids, electrolytes, nutrients, and medication.  
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Intravenous lines   are most commonly inserted into superficial veins such as the basilic, cephalic or antecubital.  
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nasal cannula   consists of tubing extending approximately one centimeter into each of the patientʼs nostrils.  
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nasal cannula   The tubing is connected to a common tube that is attached to an oxygen source. This method of oxygen therapy is capable of delivering up to six liters of oxygen per minute.  
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nasogastric tube   is a plastic tube inserted through a nostril that extends into the stomach.  
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nasogastric tube   is commonly used for liquid feeding, medication administration or to remove gas from the stomach.  
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oximeter   is a photoelectric device used to determine the oxygen saturation of blood.  
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oximeter   is most commonly applied to the finger or the ear.  
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Oximetry   is often used by therapists to assess activity tolerance.  
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suprapubic catheter   is an indwelling urinary catheter that is surgically inserted directly into the patientʼs bladder.  
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Insertion of a suprapubic catheter   is performed under general anesthesia.  
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Swan-Ganz catheter   is a soft, flexible catheter that is inserted through a vein into the pulmonary artery.  
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Swan-Ganz   is used to provide continuous measurements of pulmonary artery pressure.  
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Patients utilizing a Swan-Ganz catheter   can exercise with the device in place, however, the patient should avoid activities that increase pressure on the catheterʼs insertion site.  
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