37 articles — Medical Instruments
Learn how defibrillators and cardioverters work in the ER, when they are used, and how they save lives during dangerous cardiac arrhythmias.
What does it take to perform a surgical airway? Discover the instruments in the cricothyrotomy kit used in Episode 2 of The Pitt.
When intubation fails, doctors use rescue airways. Understand how the I-gel device saved Ben's life in Episode 2 of The Pitt.
How do doctors stop massive nosebleeds in trauma? Meet the Rapid Rhino, the inflatable balloon used in Ben's case in The Pitt.
When intubation isn't an option, doctors use a BiPAP mask. Understand how this non-invasive device helped Mr. Spencer in The Pitt.
Discover how Video Laryngoscope is essential in emergencies. Learn about its use, indications, and best practices in emergency care.
Discover how Endotracheal Tube is essential in emergencies. Learn about its use, indications, and best practices in emergency care.
Discover how Bougie is essential in emergencies. Learn about its use, indications, and best practices in emergency care.
Discover how Capnography Monitor is essential in emergencies. Learn about its use, indications, and best practices in emergency care.
Discover how Automated External Defibrillator is essential in emergencies. Learn about its use, indications, and best practices in emergency...
Discover how LUCAS CPR Device is essential in emergencies. Learn about its use, indications, and best practices in emergency care.
Discover how Cardiac Monitor is essential in emergencies. Learn about its use, indications, and best practices in emergency care.
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