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During critical medical conditions or surgeries, breathing properly becomes a strenuous activity for the patients. Providing a support for maintaining a regular breathing pattern becomes necessary. That is when the practice of endotracheal intubation started. Endotracheal intubation is a procedure in which a tube is inserted through the mouth and is slowly slid into the trachea. The flexible plastic tube that is slipped into the trachea is known as the endotracheal tube. The procedure is mostly done when the patient is under deep sedation. Endotracheal intubation was important to serve the patients a free airway passage to breathe. Air can easily pass through the endotracheal tube all the way to the lungs and keep them ventilated. They can also be connected to ventilation machines to support artificial respiration. In critical conditions, artificial respiration helps patients immensely to breathe comfortably a rhythm that is regularly monitored by Littmann stethoscopes in In...

Blood pressure measures the pressure of the blood while in circulation. Detecting high blood pressure is difficult as it has no clear symptoms, but in severe conditions, you may face headaches, fatigue and weakness, blurry vision and at times even nausea and vomiting. Paying no heed to these symptoms can result aggravating the condition, thus causing a heart failure. Hypertension and wound healing are like the two sides of the same coin. High blood pressure occurs when our arteries get narrowed and the blood moves through the heart’s chambers less effectively, with increased pressure which prevents the body from receiving sufficient oxygen and nutrients. For any kind of wound healing in our body, good blood supply is required, and conditions like these will inhibit the healing process. For treating venous leg ulcers and similar diseases, doctors recommend  velfour  compression bandages to increase the blood flow and heal the wounds faster. During prolonged hypertens...

Recovery after surgery is not easy, especially for kids who may get overwhelmed by the unfamiliar sights and not understand the reason for the uncomfortable feeling. But if as parents you know what to expect post-surgery and take little time to plan ahead, it will help your child cope better with the discomfort. Though the doctor will give you a set of instructions about how to take care of your child at home, you can also refer to the following proven methods for taking good care of your child post-surgery: EATING AND DRINKING: your child’s doctor will decide when he can start eating and drinking after the surgery. Do note that the child will start off slowly, by consuming clear liquids like water, apple juice and ginger ale. If your child does not vomit, you can start giving light meals like soups and toasts. Don’t force them to eat in the beginning, but do make sure that they take in plenty of fluids and stays hydrated. PAIN: complications may occur after surgery...

Every medical discipline has a set of equipment that defines its field of concentration. Just   These are the equipment commonly associated with cardiology: Bedside Monitor: Bedside Monitor is of paramount importance to the medical industry and displays the body’s major functions in the form of continuous waveforms or numbers. It is suitable for pediatric, adult, and neonatal patient and equipped with different measurement modes like reverse, direct and quick. With a built-in rechargeable battery, it can be attached to a network and has excellent protection for NIBP over-range. Cardiology Stethoscope: The 3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope is fitted with an easily adjustable headset for individual fit and comfort and angled eartubes which align with the ear canals. It also has outstanding acoustics, a tunable diaphragm and dual-lumen tubing to eliminate the rubbing noise of traditional double tubes. ECG Machines: ECG machines are specially install...

As overwhelming as it may sound, using hearing aid equipment becomes imperative if you have been facing auditory issues for a long while. A hearing aid fitting appointment typically takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour where an audiologist plants a hearing mould in your ear and picks a suitable hearing aid for you. A few hearing tests are also done to ensure the power range of the device as per your audible capacity. A hearing aid equipment is tailor-made to individual needs, and its programs and settings are also adjusted accordingly. Most doctors and audiologists understand the vulnerability of their patients, and hence guide them accordingly. This includes how to change and clean a hearing aid battery as well. It’s natural to feel a bit anxious on your first visit to close the fitting. Maybe knowing what to expect may help you. Read on: In-depth examination: You doctor and auditory expert will discuss all possible things with you, a conversation that include co...

The 3 way Foley Catheter is a common medical equipment used by patients who have undergone a bladder surgery. It is used to ensure urinary drainage after bladder or upper urinary tract surgeries, and thus adds continuous irrigation capabilities. Primary functions include help remove the tissue chips, blood clots, and other debris from the bladder after surgery. A Foley catheter is basically a thin, sterile tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine. It is also known by its pseudonym 'indwelling catheter' as it can be left in place inside the bladder for a period of time. There are different stages to setting up a 3 way Foley Catheter. Read on: Replacing the catheter: Before removing the   old catheter, measuring the depth of catheter insertion can be helpful. Draw a tiny line with a marker about one inch away from your genitals. Now, while inserting the new catheter you already know how deep it was inserted, so you can do it accordingly. If there are st...

As complicated it may sound, blood transfusion is a common practice in the medical world. Anyone with the need of blood can receive it through an intravenous (IV) tube in one of the blood vessels. This practice has increased the odds of a patient’s survival in case of loss of blood due to an accident or an illness. The tube is connected to the blood vessels through a needle and the process lasts anywhere from 1-4 hours. A scalp vein set may be used in addition to administering drugs to save the life of the patient. Type of Transfusion Depending on the requirement of the patient, blood may be transfused in totality or individual components like blood cells and platelets maybe be transferred. 1. Platelets – clotting factor transfusions and platelets prevent from the blood from flowing out of the body after a point. Some diseases like Dengue lead to the reduction of platelets and the patient is exposed to the risk of death due to excessive bleeding. Patients with he...