Glucometer

Category Point of Care Testing Typical Use Measure capillary blood glucose. Description A portable point of care device that measures blood glucose concentration from a small capillary sample obtained by fingerstick, using enzymatic test strips and electrochemical detection. It provides rapid results used for diabetes self management, inpatient glucose monitoring, and perioperative glycemic control, enabling … Read more

Portable Coagulation Analyzer PT INR

Category Point of Care Testing Typical Use Measure prothrombin time and INR for anticoagulation management. Description A handheld or benchtop device that provides rapid measurement of prothrombin time and international normalized ratio from capillary or venous blood to guide warfarin dosing, perioperative anticoagulation decisions, and bleeding risk assessment at the bedside or clinic. Point of … Read more

Laryngeal Mask Airway

Category Airway Management Typical Use Provide supraglottic airway for ventilation. Description A supraglottic airway device that sits above the glottis to provide a secure airway for ventilation without entering the trachea, often used as an alternative to endotracheal intubation in elective anesthesia and emergency airway rescue. LMAs are quick to insert, require less laryngoscopic exposure, … Read more

Beam Hardening

Category Artifact Cause Term Beam Hardening Definition of Beam Hardening Apparent Increase In Mean Photon Energy After Passing Through Tissue Causing Nonuniform Attenuation Notes About Beam Hardening More Relevant In CT Than Plain Radiography