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Double Lumen Endotracheal Tubes (DLT)
Double lumen endotracheal tubes (DLTs) are considered the gold standard for lung isolation – a procedure where we selectively ventilate…
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Suture Sizes
Before learning HOW to stitch tissues or tie knots, one must understand the available options so the right decision can…
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Catheter Sizing – French Versus Gauge
Whether it’s a 1.88 inch long 20 gauge peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheter or a 13.5 French Mahurkar dialysis catheter, healthcare…
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ProtekDuo® Veno-Venous Cannula
The ProtekDuo® veno-venous (V-V) dual lumen cannula permits a form of extracorporeal mechanical circulatory support using an oxygenator and, when…
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Re-expansion Pulmonary Edema
Re-expansion pulmonary edema is a rare but relevant consideration after a large volume thoracentesis. It’s a consequence of the rapid…
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Ultrasound Pleural Effusion And Spine Sign
In this ultrasound still image, I have a phase array probe positioned on the left side of the body around…
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Avalon V-V ECMO Bicaval Catheter
The Avalon bicaval catheter has revolutionized veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) by allowing us to place a single catheter which can…
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