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  2. Hyfrecator - Wikipedia

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    The hyfrecator does not require a dispersive return pad, referred-to in the electrosurgery field as a "ground pad," or "patient plate," because the hyfrecator can pass a very low-powered current between forceps tips via bipolar output, or pass an A.C. current between one pointed metal electrode probe and the patient, with the patient's self ...

  3. Bag valve mask - Wikipedia

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    Bag valve mask. Part 1 is the flexible mask to seal over the patients face, part 2 has a filter and valve to prevent backflow into the bag (prevents patient deprivation and bag contamination) and part 3 is the soft bag element which is squeezed to expel air to the patient

  4. Electrosurgery - Wikipedia

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    Electrosurgery is the application of a high-frequency (radio frequency) alternating polarity, electrical current to biological tissue as a means to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate tissue.

  5. Yankauer suction tip - Wikipedia

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    Yankauer suction tip. The Yankauer suction tip (/ j eɪ ŋ ˈ k aʊ r /) [1] is an oral suctioning tool used in medical procedures. It is typically a firm plastic suction tip with a large opening surrounded by a bulbous head and is designed to allow effective suction without damaging surrounding tissue.

  6. Electrodesiccation and curettage - Wikipedia

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    A round dull instrument of varying sizes (1 mm to 6 mm) is used to scrape off the cancer down to the dermis.[2] [3] [4] The scraping is then paused while an electrosurgical device like a hyfrecator is used next.

  7. Peak inspiratory pressure - Wikipedia

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    Peak inspiratory pressure (P IP) is the highest level of pressure applied to the lungs during inhalation. [1] In mechanical ventilation the number reflects a positive pressure in centimeters of water pressure (cm H 2 O).

  8. Adult diaper - Wikipedia

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    An adult diaper (or adult nappy in Australian English, British English, and Hiberno-English) is a diaper made to be worn by a person with a body larger than that of an infant or toddler. Diapers can be necessary for adults with various conditions, such as incontinence , mobility impairment , severe diarrhea or dementia .