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11Muscle — is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. There are three types of muscle in the body. Muscle which is responsible for moving extremities and external areas of the body is called "skeletal muscle." Heart… …
12Intubation — The process of putting a tube into a hollow organ or passageway, often into the airway. The opposite of intubation is extubation. * * * Insertion of a tubular device into a canal, hollow organ, or cavity; specifically, passage of an oro or… …
13Ivan Magill — Ivan Whiteside Magill (1888 1986) was an Irish born anaesthetist who is famous for his involvement in much of the innovation and development in modern anaesthesia.Originally a general practitioner, he accepted a post at the Queen s Hospital,… …
14Cricothyrotomy — Intervention In cricothyrotomy, the incision or puncture is made through the cricothyroid membrane in between the thyroid cartilage and the cricoid cartilage. ICD 9 CM …
15Combitube — The Combitube is a blind insertion airway device (BIAD) often used in the pre hospital, emergency setting. It is designed to facilitate the tracheal intubation of a patient in respiratory distress. It consists of a cuffed, double lumen tube that… …
16First aid — This article is about the provision of immediate care. For the Transformers character, see First Aid (Transformers) …
17Bag valve mask — A bag valve mask (also known as a BVM or Ambu bag) is a hand held device used to provide ventilation to a patient who is not breathing or who is breathing inadequately. The device is a normal part of a resuscitation kit for trained professional,… …
18Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance — MICA Single Responder in Melbourne. Australian Mobile Intensive Care Ambulances are well equipped ambulances staffed by highly trained paramedics dispatched to emergency situations where patients require a higher level of care than a regular… …
19procedure — Act or conduct of diagnosis, treatment, or operation. SEE ALSO: method, operation, technique. back table p. p. performed on an organ that has been removed from a patient before it is replaced. Batista p …
20laryngeal mask airway — a device for maintaining a patent airway without tracheal intubation, consisting of a tube connected to an oval inflatable cuff that seals the larynx. Called also Brain a …
