Table 1 Categorization and procedures available from the handheld procedure logging drop-down lists
From: Critical care procedure logging using handheld computers
Category | Procedure | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Airway | Intubation | Direct laryngoscopy Bougie Cricothyroidotomy Percutaneous trache Laryngeal mask Fiberoptic oral intubation Nasotracheal intubation Jet vent via angiocath Tracheostomy change |
Bronchoscopy | Awake oral Awake nasal Via endotracheal tube Rigid | |
Mechanical ventilation | Conventional Noninvasive Nonconventional Nitric oxide Prone positioning | |
Chest | Chest tubes | Insertion Removal |
Thoracocentesis Pericardiocentesis | ||
Gastrointestinal/genitourinary | Bladder catheter | Foley Suprapubic catheter |
Continuous renal replacement therapy | Hemodialysis Hemofiltration | |
Peritoneal tap | Diagnostic peritoneal lavage Percutaneous drain | |
Nasogastric tube | Simple nasogastric Naso-jejunal | |
Blakemore-Sengstaken | ||
Lines | Central venous | Subclavian Femoral Jugular |
Arterial | Radial Femoral Pedal | |
Dialysis catheter | Femoral Subclavian Jugular | |
Intra-aortic balloon pump | Insertion Removal | |
Pulmonary artery catheter | ||
Diagnostic | Joint aspiration Lumbar puncture Bone marrow aspiration Muscle biopsy Skin biopsy Urine microscopy Blood film review Intracranial pressure monitoring | |
Other procedure | Transvenous pacer | ECG guided Balloon flotation |
Transthoracic pacer | ||
Opening of surgical wound | Reopen sternotomy Other surgical site | |
Patient transport | Interhospital Intrahospital | |
Family conference | Routine Withdrawal of care Organ donation |