Nasal Irrigation
Nasal Irrigation Irrigation of the nasal passages soothes irritated mucous membranes and washes away crusted mucus, secretions, and foreign matter. Left unattended, these deposits may impede sinus drainage and nasal…
Mucus Clearance Device
Mucus Clearance Device Patients with chronic respiratory disorders, such as cystic fibrosis, bronchitis, or bronchiectasis, require therapy to mobilize and remove mucus secretions from the lungs. A handheld mucus clearance…
Moderate Sedation
Moderate Sedation Moderate sedation, also called conscious sedation, is a drug-induced depression of consciousness that’s used for painful diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and those for which the patient must remain…
Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring This procedure uses a fiber-optic thermodilution pulmonary artery (PA) catheter to continuously monitor oxygen delivery to tissues and oxygen consumption by tissues. Monitoring of mixed…
Metered-Dose Inhaler Use
Metered-Dose Inhaler Use A metered-dose inhaler delivers topical medications to the respiratory tract, producing local and systemic effects. The mucosal lining of the respiratory tract absorbs the inhalant almost immediately….
Mechanical Ventilation, Positive Pressure
Mechanical Ventilation, Positive Pressure A mechanical ventilator moves air in and out of a patient’s lungs. Although the equipment serves to ventilate a patient, it doesn’t ensure adequate gas exchange….
Mechanical Traction Management
Mechanical Traction Management Mechanical traction exerts a pulling force on a part of the body— usually the spine, pelvis, or long bones of the arms and legs. It can be…
Massive Infusion Device Use
Massive Infusion Device Use A massive infusion device is a mechanical device that’s used in patients who need rapid fluid replacement with blood products and IV fluids. Patients with life-threatening…
Manual Ventilation
Manual Ventilation A handheld resuscitation bag is an inflatable device that can be attached to a face mask or directly to an endotracheal (ET) or tracheostomy tube, allowing manual delivery…
Lumbar Puncture, Assisting
Lumbar Puncture, Assisting Lumbar puncture involves the insertion of a sterile needle into the subarachnoid space of the spinal canal, usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae. This procedure…
