Sheath
A catheter-like tube that is placed inside a patient’s vessel during an interventional procedure to help the doctor with insertion and proper placement of the actual catheter. Also called an introducer sheath.
Treatment
Sensing
The ability of a pacemaker or ICD to recognize and respond to the electrical activity of the heart.
Sedation-hold
A sedation-hold (also called a spontaneous awakening trial or daily sedation interruption) is a planned, temporary reduction or complete suspension of sedative medications in a mechanically ventilated patient, allowing the clinical team to assess neurological function and determine whether the patient is ready to breathe independently and have their breathing tube removed. In the intensive … Read more