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Impedence threshold device use in CPR | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

English - October 14, 2013 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MB - ★★★★★ - 361 ratings
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The impedance threshold device (ITD) is a device which attaches to the end of an endotracheal tube; it is used in human medicine to enhance circulation during CPR. You can find great information here about it's use in human medicine. This device works by regulating the influx of gases into the chest during the chest wall recoil phase. In this veterinary podcast, VetGirl discusses the ITD and how it affects the outcome of patients during CPR. Should we be using this in veterinary medicine?