Balloon Tamponade in Upper GI Bleed.

Balloon tamponade is done to temporarily control life-threatening hemorrhage from gastroesophageal varices. It is only a temporizing measure before definitive therapy like endoscopy, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt or surgery is done.

Jugular Venous Oximetry

Jugular venous oximetry or jugular bulb oxygen saturation (SjO2 or SjVO2) is a tool which represents a balance between the supply [cerebral blood flow (CBF)] and the need [cerebral metabolic requirement of oxygen (CMRO2)].

Umbilical Vascular Catheterization.

In neonates, especially in preterm babies, peripheral veins are commonly friable and finding an intravenous access is often difficult. Conventionally, placing a central line in a neonate is both exigent and difficult.

Nursing Interventions In Aerosol Drug Delivery.

Aerosol therapy refers to the delivery of a drug to the lower airways in an
aerosolized form for either local or systemic effect.

Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) and Mini-BAL.

Flexible bronchoscopy has become one of the most frequently performed invasive procedures in respiratory medicine. Since its introduction, flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope (FOB) has become the instrument of choice because of its ability to safely visualize and biopsy bronchial lesions.

Nursing Interventions In Fiberoptic Intubation.

Fiberoptic intubation with preserved spontaneous breathing is considered
the safest and most effective technique for elective intubation in patients with an anticipated difficult airway.

Nursing Interventions In Insertion of Vena Cava Filters In ICU Bed Side And Cath Lab.

The development of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary
embolism (PE) remains a daily concern for physicians who care for
critically ill patients. Diagnosing PE is challenging in the intensive care
unit (ICU) because signs and symptoms are nonspecific. In greater than
two-thirds of patients, acute PE occurs prior to the diagnosis of DVT.

Nursing Interventions In Open Tracheostomy Procedure.

Tracheostomy is one of the most common procedures that the intensive care unit (ICU) patient population will undergo. Bedside open tracheostomy (BOT) has become an attractive option for critically
ill patients; it obviates the need for transport to the operating room,
has been shown to decrease costs, and can be done safely.

Nursing Information About Tracheostomy Tubes and Cricothyroidotomy devices.

Tracheostomy tubes are curved tubes inserted through an opening created in the patient’s neck which passes into the upper trachea. They are therefore infraglottic airways.

Nursing Interventions In Permanent Pacemaker Implantation.

A pacing system is defined as a medical device used for treatment of bradycardia or heart failure; it comprises the device itself and implanted leads.