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  • Ventilation device

    A ventilation device that provides a peak flow rate of 100% oxygen at up to 40 L/min.  

  • Esophageal intubation detector device

    A syringe that is attached to the endotracheal tube immediately after an intubation attempt. If aspiration is difficult or stomach contents are withdrawn, or both, the endotracheal (ET) tube may have been placed in the esophagus and needs to be removed and reinserted. If aspiration is easy and free of stomach contents, there is a…

  • Electronic infusion device

    A device for monitoring intravenous infusions. The device may have an alarm in case the flow is restricted because of an occlusion of the line. In that case, the alarm will sound when a preset pressure limit is sensed. The device can also signal that an infusion is close to completion. The pressure is regulated…

  • Charge-coupled device

    A device used in video and digital imaging (e.g., in CT scanning) that creates electronic images from light.  

  • Cervical immobilization device

    Any stiff neck brace or collar used to prevent movement of the cervical spine.  

  • Belay device

    A mechanism designed to use friction to brake or slow the movement of a rope, to protect a patient, basket, climber, or other rescuer.  

  • Augmentative device

    A tool that helps individuals with limited or absent speech to communicate. Examples include communication boards, pictographs (symbols that look like the things they represent), or ideographs (symbols representing ideas).  

  • Adapted seating device

    A device that provides proper positioning for persons with limited motor control. These include seating inserts, wheelchairs, and postural support systems designed to prevent deformities and enhance function.  

  • Abduction device

    A trapezoid-shaped pillow, wedge, or splint placed between the arm and torso to prevent adduction. It is commonly used postoperatively for patients having total hip replacement or open reduction or internal fixation of the hip.  

  • Minimum deviation

    The smallest deviation that a prism can produce.  

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