Equipment
Ventricular Assist Devices
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/09/2008 - 13:28.Ventricular Assist Devices
A Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) is a device that takes over some of the function of the heart when it is critically weak. It is most commonly used while waiting for a suitable donor heart to be available for transplant.
A Ventriulcar Assist Device
Ventilators (Breathing Machines)
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/09/2008 - 13:25.Ventilators (Breathing Machines)
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Ventilators are commonly known as breathing machines because they support patients to breathe for themselves, or can take over breathing for a patient completely. Some people also refer to them as life support machines, although this is not strictly true. Under Water Seal Drain & Chest TubeSubmitted by admin on Fri, 12/09/2008 - 13:20.Under Water Seal Drain & Chest TubeA chest tube is a long hollow tube inserted between the ribs and into the pleural space. An underwater seal drain (UWSD) is the specialized drain, which is attached to the chest tube. Chest tubes are normally inserted under a local anaesthetic or under a general anaesthetic if the patient is undergoing chest surgery. "The two common complications are the risk of infection and pain." In collaboration with the Community and ICU Clinicians, the Intensive Care Coordination & Monitoring Unit (ICCMU) and NSWHealth are committed to promoting excellence across Intensive Care services throughout the State. © ICCMU, NSWHealth.  |
