Tube Thoracostomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
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Tube Thoracostomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
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Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 5:32 am By:
Tube thoracostomy is the insertion of a tube into the pleural cavity to drain air or fluids.Who may need this procedure?http://bit.ly/cf8hHf
Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Balloon tamponade of bleeding esophageal varices was described as early as the 1930s. A double-balloon tamponade system originally developed by Sengstaken and Blakemore in 1950 has undergone relatively few changes to the current day.1, 2, 3 ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 6:42 am By:
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Learn when the Sengstaken-Blakemore tube, or double-balloon tamponade system, is indicated. http://bit.ly/a7xst1
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Placement: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a method of placing a tube into the stomach percutaneously, aided by endoscopy. This technique was first described by Gauderer in 1980.1 Different variations of the technique include the pull (Ponsky), ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 6:40 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes are placed using endoscopy. Learn more about PEG tube placement. http://bit.ly/9eVFGM
Nasogastric Tube: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Gastric intubation via the nasal passage (ie, nasogastric route) is a common procedure that provides access to the stomach for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A nasogastric (NG) tube is used for the procedure. The placement of an ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Gastric intubation through the nasal passage is a common procedure. When is a nasogastric tube indicated? http://bit.ly/cxhTrv
Gastrostomy Tube Replacement: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Gastrostomy tube (G-tube) placement (placing a tube into the stomach)1, 2 to provide nutrition and medication for patients unable to feed themselves was first described in the mid 19th century. Initially, this procedure was often complicated ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 4:20 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A gastrostomy tube is used to provide food & meds to patients unable to feed themselves. When should it be replaced? http://bit.ly/d3II8O
Tube Thoracostomy, Management: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The mechanics of ventilation relate to the negative intrathoracic pressure that draws air into the lungs during spontaneous respiration. This negative pressure is best maintained in the pleural space, which is the potential space between the parietal ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 6:53 pm By:
Managing a tube thoracostomy: What patients (and doctors) should know. http://bit.ly/azjKAj
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