CCU Equipment

Here is an overview of some of the equipment that can be found in the Critical Care Unit (CCU): 

 

1. Chest Tube - A tube inserted into the chest to remove air of fluid.
2. Foley Catheter - The urine drainage catheter.
3. Gastric Tube - Used to suction gastric secretions or as a feeding tube.
4. Endotracheal Tube - A breathing tube inserted through the nose or mouth that is connected to the ventilator.
5. Monitor - The box that records and displays the vital signs.
6. PICC Line/CVP Line - A form of IV access that can be used for a prolonged period of time.
7. Pulse Oximeter - A probe attached to the finger to help monitor the oxygen in the blood.
8. Ventilator/Respirator - A machine that is used to deliver oxygen to a patient's lungs and assist in the breathing process.