Pulse Oximeter (SpO2)

Pulse Oximeter

The pulse oximeter is arguably one of the most significant advancements in patient monitoring, so ubiquitous and reliable that it’s often called the “fifth vital sign.”

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The Ambu Bag

In every code blue, in every ambulance, and in every operating room around the world, there is one device that stands as the universal symbol of respiratory rescue: the “Ambu Bag.” It’s a simple, handheld tool that represents the difference between life and death, a direct mechanical extension of a clinician’s will to breathe for another.

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Cricothyrotomy Kit

Cricothyrotomy Kit

In the “Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate” (CICO) scenario, the most feared emergency in anesthesia and critical care, in this dire moment it is the cricothyrotomy kit that transforms from a sterile package into a patient’s only hope.

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5-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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While a 12-lead ECG is the gold standard for diagnosing a heart attack, the 5-lead ECG is the workhorse for continuous monitoring. It provides a dynamic, ongoing picture of the heart’s electrical activity, serving as an early warning system for a wide range of potentially life-threatening conditions.

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Tracheostomy Tube & Set

Tracheostomy Tube

A standard tracheostomy tube is a sophisticated device with several key components, each serving a specific function. Outer Cannula, Inner Cannula, Pilot Balloon & Inflation Line, Obturator and 15mm Connector.

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Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)

Laryngeal Mask Airway

The Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) is a cornerstone of modern anesthesia, representing one of the most significant advances in airway management since the endotracheal tube.

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Stylet & Gum Elastic Bougie: Essential Tools in Airway Management

Endotracheal tube, Stylet and Bougie

In the practice of anesthesia, securing a definitive airway through endotracheal intubation is one of the most critical skills. While direct laryngoscopy is the standard technique, anesthesiologists often encounter challenging anatomies that require specialized tools. Among the most fundamental and widely used of these are the stylet and the gum elastic bougie (GEB).

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Endotracheal Tube

Endotracheal Tube

The endotracheal tube has evolved from a simple metal cannula to a sophisticated, highly specialized medical device. Its development has paralleled and enabled the advancement of surgery, critical care, and emergency medicine.

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