Search results for "Technology traps"
Pulse oximeter a valuable tool, but has limitations
With pulse oximetry, a strong, regular pulse is important to obtaining a good signal and accurate reading. Unfortunately, many critically ill patients do not have good pulses anywhere.
December 2009
Understanding and interpreting pulmonary artery catheter waveforms
To interpret the wedge tracing of a pulmonary artery catheter correctly, you need to understand your patient's respiratory physiology.
March 2010
The pulmonary artery catheter: To use or not to use?
Our columnist discusses the pros and cons.
February 2010
The hazards of invasive arterial pressure monitoring
Our columnist outlines 10 possible sources of error.
November 2009
Cardiac telemetry monitoring
This time, he demands, “Where's my sleeper?”. All technology has its downfalls.
July 2010
Intra-abdominal hypertension monitoring
Our columnist outlines the dangers of intra-abdominal hypertension and its sequela, abdominal compartment syndrome.
May 2010
Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation
Both NPPV and CPAP are useful under a number of conditions.
September 2010
Letter from the Editor
Technology Traps “ explores when to use noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation in the hospital, while “Test Yourself “ covers the diagnosis and management of conditions like asthma exacerbation and chest pain after childbirth.
September 2010
Letter from the Editor
Technology Traps” will appear monthly and will examine the limitations of some of the high-tech devices used in everyday practice.
October 2009
Intracranial pressure monitoring
Our columnist outlines the four approaches to intracranial pressure monitoring.
June 2010