https://padlet.com/theresadunn/4jm0pji1df64qoaj en-us 2024-08-04 12:21:14 UTC 2024-10-02 10:46:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f637.png theresadunn https://padlet.com/theresadunn/4jm0pji1df64qoaj/wish/3067055139 Patients requiring multiple ABG samples throughout their surgery may benefit from an Arterial Line. This makes sampling easier intra-operatively whilst also allowing for measurement of cardiovascular stability. This may be useful if blood loss is anticipated during surgery.]]> 2024-08-04 12:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/theresadunn/4jm0pji1df64qoaj/wish/3067055139 theresadunn https://padlet.com/theresadunn/4jm0pji1df64qoaj/wish/3067055140 The site of the pulse oximeter probe ( Finger / toe / ear / nose ) should be checked regularly as the probe can cause pressure sores with continuous use. There is a " lag " time with saturation monitoring as they average their readings every 10-20 seconds. The response time in desaturation may be longer with a finger probe than on the patient's ear, for example. ]]> 2024-08-04 12:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/theresadunn/4jm0pji1df64qoaj/wish/3067055140 theresadunn https://padlet.com/theresadunn/4jm0pji1df64qoaj/wish/3067055143 The absence of a capnography trace during cardiac arrest is a possible sign of oesophageal intubation, where the endo-tracheal tube has been placed in the oesophagus instead of the trachea in error. The Difficult Airway Society continues to highlight this with the campaign NO TRACE = WRONG PLACE.]]> 2024-08-04 12:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/theresadunn/4jm0pji1df64qoaj/wish/3067055143 theresadunn https://padlet.com/theresadunn/4jm0pji1df64qoaj/wish/3067055146  Proper attachment of the ECG electrodes might involve cleaning the skin and ensuring adequate contact between the skin and the conductive gel on the electrode. Common fault is non-contact due to patient having sweaty / greasy skin from moisturiser, or an open pack of ECG dots with conductive gel that has dried out. ]]> 2024-08-04 12:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/theresadunn/4jm0pji1df64qoaj/wish/3067055146 theresadunn https://padlet.com/theresadunn/4jm0pji1df64qoaj/wish/3067055148 With arterial lines, there is a risk of significant blood loss if any of the line becomes detached and therefore the line should be visible, if possible, and monitored closely peri-operatively. The most common site for siting an Arterial line is the radial artery as the ulna artery is the dominant artery of the hand. Any vascular damage to this would risk ischaemia in the hand. ]]> 2024-08-04 12:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/theresadunn/4jm0pji1df64qoaj/wish/3067055148