The optomap ultra-widefield retinal image is a unique technology that captures more than 80% of your retina in one panoramic image while traditional imaging methods typically only show 15% of your retina at one time. The benefits of having an optomap ultra-widefield retinal image taken are:
Nephrostomy Tube Care. A nephrostomy tube is a drainage tube placed into the kidney to drain urine directly from the kidney. The word nephrostomy comes from two Latin root words for kidney (nephr) and new opening (stomy).
Tracheostomy Tube Replacement Establishing a patent airway in a patient with a tracheostomy may be accomplished by suctioning or by replacement of an old tracheostomy tube when suctioning is not successful. Tracheostomy tube replacement may only be performed when patient has a new replacement tracheostomy tube available. If tracheostomy tube is not available, or placement of a new tube is unsuccessful, use of an endotracheal tube (stomal intubation) or BVM ventilation is appropriate. Indications: â¢ Dislodged tracheostomy tube (decannulation) â¢ Tracheostomy tube obstruction not resolved by suction Contraindications: