We have made all the PAEDIATRICS Instruments full set or list with the Names, Description, Uses with Pictures. in you medical ward you will see all this instruments/equipments/devices. So full knowledge regarding all this devices is necessary for your medical and surgical practice and also during exams.
ORS PACKET
Description :
Reduced osmolarity ORS grams/liter
1. Sodium chloride ——2.6
2. Glucose, Anhydrous ——13.5
3. Potassium chloride ——-1.5
4. Trisodium citrate dihydrate ——- 2.9
Total = 20.5
Reduced osmolarity ORS mol/liter
1. Sodium —– 75
2. Chloride ——- 65
3. Glucose, Anhydeous ——-75
4. Potassium ——— 20
5. Citrate ——– 10
Total Osmolarity = 10
Uses :
- Moderate and Severe dehydration : we use ORS packets for better fluid retention inside the body.
OXYGEN CONNECTING TUBE
Description :
This device has mainly one parts : The Silicone Tube . This tube is attached with the oxygen face mask.
Uses :
Delivery of Oxygen to the patient :
1. Assist In Oxygen intake : To make the patient o take the oxygen more efficiently by providing gases into the mouth/nostrils.
OXYGEN MASK WITH TUBE
Description :
This device has mainly two parts : The Mask & The Silicone Tube
Uses :
1. Assist In Oxygen intake : To make the patient o take the oxygen more efficiently by providing gases into the mouth/nostrils.
2. Administration of aerosolized drugs : Some patients needs drugs in aerosolized or gaseous forms, there also we can use Oxygen Maska and Tube.
PAEDIATRIC MICRODRIP SET
Description :
Made up of different components :
Silicone tube, Roller flow control clamp, Drip chamber, Vent & spike
Uses :
Slow Intravenous administration of a precise volume of injectable drugs. It is connected between the infusion and the intravenous catheter.
PENTAVAC
Description :
Pentavac consists of 5 vaccine : Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis(whole cell), Hepatitis-B(aDNA), and Haemophilus Influenza Type-B(Conjugate Vaccine)
–Dose : 0.5 ml
–Route : Intramuscular Injection
Uses :
1. Vaccination : To get protection from Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis-B, and Haemophilus Influenzae Type-B.
PLACEBO CAPSULE
Description :
This capsule is an inert substance that does not contains an active drug ingredient.
Uses :
1. Drug Studies : During trial of a drug placebos are used by the scientists.
2. Used to treat patients psychologically for Anxiety, Stress and Sleep disorders.
POLIO VACCINE
Description :
This vaccine provides protection against Poliomyelitis.
–Dose : 2 drops
–Route : Oral
Uses :
1. Vaccination : To provide protection against Polio vaccine.
RESERVOIR BAG
Description :
These are bladder type bags, made up of latex-free material or silicone.
Uses :
1. Excess Oxygen : When the patients respiratory demands exceed during gas flow from machine then additional gases are reserved in the Reservoir Bag.
ROTAHALER
Description :
Made up of fiber plastic and has 4 parts :
Mouthpiece, Rotacap Hole, Fin, Base
Uses :
1. Asthma/COPD : Used to deliver dry powder forms drugs.
RYLES TUBE(NASOGASTRIC TUBE)
Description :
Narrow-bore tube made up of medical grade PVC material.
Uses :
1. Aspiration of Gastric Juices
2. Gastric Lavage
SIMPLE RUBBER CATHETER
Description :
Made up of rubber.
Uses :
1. Urine Evacuation : To evacuate from the bladder.
2. Can be also used in Torniquet.
SPACER WITH MASK
Description :
A spacer is holding a chamber, which is attached with a Inhaler at one end and the other end is attached with the mask.
Uses :
1. Paediatric Inhalation : Taking Inhaler directly for children gets tough and there are chances of loss of the drugs for not taking the inhaler properly. So for stoping the wastage of drug a spacer is provided where the drugs gets stored and and gets inside the mouth when the child breaths again.
SYRINGE WITH NEEDLE
Description :
Plastic body with Flange, Plunger, Luer Lock
Uses :
1. Venipuncture : In venipuncture process for taking blood form a vein.
2. Injecting substance : To Inject substances like medications.
TONGUE DEPRESSOR
Description :
Made up of stainless steel and has a single curve at the middle.
There are two ends, the curved end fits the chin, and the upper end remains over the tongue.
Uses :
1. Oral examination :
- To retract lips and cheek for better viewing the oral cavity.
- To test gag reflex.
- To examine the movements of the palate and the uvula.
TRUCUT DISPOSABLE LIVER BIOPSY NEEDLE
Description :
Plastic handle with two Finger Ring and a Needle.
Uses :
- Tru-Cut Biopsy Technique
TUBERCULIN SYRINGE
Description :
Tuberculin syringe which has markings.
—Capacity : 1 ml
Uses :
1. T administer purified protein derivatives(PPD) in Maxtoux test.
2. To administer BCG vaccine.
3. To administer test doses of drugs such as penicillin.
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