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Videofluroscopy swallow study (VFSS)
VFSS is a video x-ray of swallowing. Patients go to the radiology department for this […]
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Central lines
Intensive care patients often have a multitude of drips and tubes. One of these is […]
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Arterial lines
Most patients in intensive care will have an arterial line – a thin tube placed […]
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Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is a breathing tube placed directly into the windpipe through the front of […]
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Nasogastric tube
A nasogastric tube or NG tube passes through the nose, down the back of the […]
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Lumbar puncture
A lumbar puncture, often referred to as an ‘LP’, describes using a thin needle to sample […]
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