Information About Radiology
admin Category Neonatology Respiratory Typical Use Mix oxygen and air to deliver precise FiO2 to neonates. Description A device that blends medical air and oxygen to provide adjustable fractional inspired oxygen concentrations for neonatal respiratory support, essential for titrating oxygen therapy and reducing oxygen toxicity risk.
Category Operational Practice Term Continuous Monitoring Definition of Continuous Monitoring Ongoing Observation Of Deployed Systems For Performance, Drift, And Safety Issues Notes About Continuous Monitoring Enables Timely Intervention And Updates
Category Neurosurgical Monitoring Typical Use Measure intracranial pressure continuously in traumatic brain injury and hydrocephalus. Description Devices such as intraparenchymal transducers, external ventricular drains with pressure transducers, or subdural sensors that provide continuous numeric and waveform data on intracranial pressure to guide management of elevated intracranial pressure, cerebral perfusion optimization, and therapeutic interventions in traumatic … Read more
Category Mechanical Circulatory Respiratory Support Typical Use Provide mobile extracorporeal life support for transport and bedside use. Description A compact ECMO pump and oxygenator system designed for interfacility transport and bedside initiation of extracorporeal support, integrating monitoring and safety features for temporary cardiopulmonary support in severe respiratory or cardiac failure.
Category Multidisciplinary Concept Term Radiation Therapy Interaction Definition of Radiation Therapy Interaction Coordination Between External Beam And Radionuclide Therapies For Combined Modality Treatment Notes About Radiation Therapy Interaction Requires Cross Discipline Planning
Category Orthopedic Surgery Typical Use Create holes in bone for screws or implants. Description Powered drills are used to create pilot holes, countersinks, and fixation points in bone for screws, plates, and prosthetic implants during fracture fixation and joint reconstruction, offering speed and precision compared with manual tools. Drill systems include variable speed control, irrigation … Read more
Category Electrosurgery Typical Use Cut tissue and coagulate bleeding vessels. Description A handheld device that applies high frequency electrical current to cut tissue or coagulate bleeding vessels, providing precise hemostasis and dissection during surgical procedures while minimizing blood loss. Electrosurgery includes monopolar and bipolar modalities; monopolar current passes through the patient to a return pad, … Read more
Category Endoscopy Gynecology Typical Use Visualize and treat intrauterine pathology such as polyps and adhesions. Description A rigid or flexible endoscope introduced through the cervix to inspect the endometrial cavity, perform diagnostic evaluation, and enable operative interventions including polypectomy, myomectomy, and lysis of intrauterine adhesions under direct vision. Hysteroscopy allows targeted biopsy and minimally invasive … Read more
Category Obstetrics Monitoring Typical Use Secure external Doppler or tocodynamometer sensors for continuous monitoring. Description An adjustable belt system that holds fetal heart rate and uterine contraction sensors in place during labor or antepartum monitoring to ensure consistent signal acquisition and patient comfort.
Category Airway Management Typical Use Aid difficult endotracheal intubation. Description A flexible, semi rigid introducer used as an adjunct during difficult endotracheal intubation to guide the endotracheal tube into the trachea when direct visualization of the vocal cords is limited. The bougie is inserted into the trachea by feel or limited view, and the endotracheal … Read more