I.V. Giving sets

Endotracheal tubes (ETT) are an essential and familiar element of anesthesiology practice. The presence of an ETT maintains airway patency, permits oxygenation and ventilation, allows for suctioning of secretions, lowers the risk of aspiration of gastric contents or oropharyngeal secretions, and facilitates the use of inhalation anesthetics.

Length: +/-30cm children; +/-40cm adults Diameter ranges: children CH 08 and CH 10; adults CH 12 to CH 20 Balloon expansion capacity: children 3-5ml; adults 15ml Catheter size and balloon capacity must be indicated on the catheter. For safety, the catheter must be double packaged.

Tube: PVC or polyurethane (PUR) Connector Protective cap Needle: - Length: between 10 and 30mm - External diameter: between 0.3 and 2.1mm - Mounted on a base, of variable size, with two flexible fins that are used for anchoring and attaching the needle. - Usually triple bevelled. - Silicone-coated to make insertion easier. Tube: - Supple - Length: between 10 and 30cm - Internal volume: between 0.15 and 2.5ml Connector: - Female Luer - Usually interlocking - Equipped with a bung; permits the attachment of an infusion set.

Used to clean wounds or skin. Also used to dress and protect wounds with minimal secretion. Bleached, purified textile, plain weave. Absorbent gauze, 100% cotton. Woven. Type of gauze: 17 threads/cm² (23g/m²). Number of plies: 8-12. Thread count in cm² and square inch: - Warp: 9 threads/cm²; 26/24 thread per square inch. - Weft: 8 threads/cm²; 18 to 20 per square inch. Nominal Length: 10 to 20cm. Nominal Width: 10cm (alternatives: 5 x 5cm).