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What Happens When a "Code Blue" is Called in a Hospital
on Oct 9, 2007 in shock intubation Ventilator Code Blue living will CPR "Code Blue Intensive Care Unit" "Code Blue Intensive Care Unit"When these words are announced over head, my heart always skips a beat. I am one of the people who is usually on the Code Blue Team. I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Here is what...
ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
on Dec 27, 2007 in Ventilator ventilation breathing machine heart lung bypass ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) ECMO or extra corporeal membrane oxygenation is used when a child's lungs and/or heart are not able to perform their usual job. For whatever reason they are not able to do their work and the doctors caring for the child believe that ECMO can help, th...
Covidien Launches Puritan Bennet Bennett 540 Portable Ventilator
on Mar 30, 2009 in Health Issues SLEEP Gadgets Sleep Disorders Snoring Bennett covidien oxygen Portable Puritan ventilator Here is a handy device that the aged and the ones lacking in oxygen are sure to want. Covidien has launched a light and handy ventilator that is suitable for people who have problems sleeping. The quiet, lightweight Bennett 540 portable ventilator ru...
Apple Fan für Apple Fans
on Apr 13, 2009 in Gadgets News Apple Betriebssystem USB Ventilator Wenn sich einmal die Diskussion um Apple entfacht, dann kann es schon ganz schön heiß hergehen. Dabei spielt bei diesem Gadget die Glaubensfrage um das richtige Betriebssystem absolut keine Rolle mehr. Denn bei dem “Apple Fan” handelt e...
Have advances in medicine caused people to become complacent?
on Apr 22, 2009 in Infections Advances In Medicine Consequences Of Aids dementia Devastation Developed Countries Downside Effects Of Hiv Ethical Issues Feeding Tube Health Consequences Health Problems Hiv Aids Hiv Treatment HIV/AIDS Illnesses Medical Advances Senility Serious Health sexually transmitted diseases Side Effects Of Hiv Taking Chances Ventilator We always greet advances in medicine with enthusiasm. We hope and pray for new treatments for serious health problems. We are grateful for technology that saves lives. Yet, there is a downside to all this technology. We have extended lives and in...