Transdermal Drug Application
Transdermal Drug Application Through a measured dose of ointment or an adhesive patch applied to the skin, transdermal drugs deliver constant, controlled medication directly into the bloodstream for a prolonged…
Transcutaneous Pacing
Transcutaneous Pacing Transcutaneous pacing is a method of external electrical stimulation of the heart through a set of electrode pads. It isn’t as efficient as transvenous pacing because the electrical…
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is defined as the application of electrical stimulation to the skin for pain relief. It’s based on the gate-control theory of…
Transcranial Doppler Monitoring
Transcranial Doppler Monitoring Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography is a noninvasive method of monitoring blood flow in the intracranial vessels, specifically the circle of Willis. This procedure is used on the intensive…
Transabdominal Tube Feeding and Care
Transabdominal Tube Feeding and Care To access the stomach, duodenum, or jejunum, the doctor may place a tube through the patient’s abdominal wall. This procedure may be done surgically or…
Tracheotomy, Assisting
Tracheotomy, Assisting A tracheotomy involves the surgical creation of an external opening—called a tracheostomy—into the trachea and insertion of an indwelling tube to maintain the airway’s patency. If all other…
Tracheostomy Care
Tracheostomy Care Whether a tracheotomy is performed in an emergency situation or after careful preparation, as a permanent measure or as temporary therapy, tracheostomy care has identical goals: to ensure…
Tracheostomy and Ventilator Speaking Valve
Tracheostomy and Ventilator Speaking Valve Patients with a conventional tracheostomy tube can’t speak because the cuffed tracheostomy tube that directs air into the lungs on inspiration expels air through the…
Tracheal Suctioning, Intubated Patient
Tracheal Suctioning, Intubated Patient Tracheal suction involves the removal of secretions from the trachea or bronchi by means of a catheter inserted through the mouth or nose or a tracheal…
Tracheal Cuff–Pressure Measurement
Tracheal Cuff–Pressure Measurement An endotracheal (ET) or tracheostomy cuff provides a closed system for mechanical ventilation, allowing a desired tidal volume to be delivered to the patient’s lungs. To function…
