Search results for "Technology Traps"
Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation
Both NPPV and CPAP are useful under a number of conditions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/09/tech.htm
15 Sep 2010
Cardiac telemetry monitoring
Our columnist discusses “alarm fatigue.”.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/07/tech.htm
15 Jul 2010
Intracranial pressure monitoring
Our columnist outlines the four approaches to intracranial pressure monitoring.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/06/tech.htm
15 Jun 2010
Intra-abdominal hypertension monitoring
Our columnist outlines the dangers of intra-abdominal hypertension and its sequela, abdominal compartment syndrome.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/tech.htm
15 May 2010
Noninvasive cardiac output monitoring
Our columnist describes the strengths and weaknesses of currently available minimally invasive monitors.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/tech.htm
15 Apr 2010
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.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/03/tech.htm
15 Mar 2010
The pulmonary artery catheter: To use or not to use?
Our columnist discusses the pros and cons.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/02/tech.htm
15 Feb 2010
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.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/12/tech.htm
15 Dec 2009
The hazards of invasive arterial pressure monitoring
Our columnist outlines 10 possible sources of error.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/11/tech.htm
15 Nov 2009