Arterial line: a small tube or catheter that is inserted into the artery to continuously monitor blood pressure.
Blood pressure cuff: a large cuff placed on the arm or leg, which may automatically or manually be inflated so that the amount of pressure in the arteries can be measured
Central Line: a catheter in the neck, chest or groin used to give nutrition and medications.
Chest tube: a larger tube inserted between the skin on the chest and the lungs. This tube removes free air or blood that may make it difficult for the patient to breathe.
CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation): heart and breathing support using chest compressions, medications, and/or a breathing tube. Various combinations of these treatments are also possible.
Defibrillator: a machine that sends an electrical stimulus to “restart” the heart.
Foley Catheter: a catheter inserted into the bladder to drain urine into a bag
Heart monitor leads: sticky pads are placed on the chest of almost every PICU patient in order to monitor the heart rate.
Nasogastric tube: a tube inserted into the stomach or intestines to provide nutrition and remove gastric acid or secretions.
Peripheral IV: a small plastic tube placed into a vein which is used to give fluid or medications.
Pulse oximeter: a small probe