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Arterial access/line placement
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A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.:A procedure that involves the insertion of a catheter in a blood vessel. It is used in patients who require prolonged treatments (e.g., chemotherapy) or infusion of nutritional substances. C12372:C38097
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C12372:C38097
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation with/without return of spontaneous circulation
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Pertaining to both the heart and the lungs.:The measures applied for the restoration a person to life and/or consciousness. The act of resuscitation includes such components as artificial respiration and cardiac massage. C13362:C50822
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Central venous access/line placement
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A venous catheter positioned with the tip in the proximal third of the superior vena cava, the right atrium, or the inferior vena cava.:A procedure that involves the insertion of a catheter in a blood vessel. It is used in patients who require prolonged treatments (e.g., chemotherapy) or infusion of nutritional substances. C17612:C38097
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C17612:C38097
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Continue Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
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Remain in force or carry on without letup; keep or maintain in unaltered condition; exist in time or space without stop or interruption.:Treatments that substitute for the blood-filtering function of the kidneys. It includes dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis), hemofiltration, and hemodiafiltration. Kidney transplant may also be considered a renal replacement therapy. C53279:C126400
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
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A technique that utilizes a device to pump a patient's blood outside of the body, oxygenate it, and return it to the body. C171507
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C171507
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High flow oxygen Therapy
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An elevated level or position or degree; greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount.:The continuous movement characteristic of a liquid or gas.:The administration of oxygen to an individual, usually to aid in respiration. C25227:C41141:C94624
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C25227:C41141:C94624
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Intubation Procedure
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The insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ. C37981
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C37981
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Invasive management of thrombosis (surgical thrombectomy, endovascular thrombectomy, catheter-directed thrombolysis)
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Marked by a tendency to spread, especially into healthy surrounding tissue.:The formation of a blood clot in the lumen of a vessel or heart chamber; causes include coagulation disorders and vascular endothelial injury.:The act of conducting, controlling or supervising something. C14159:C26891:C61372
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C14159:C26891:C61372
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Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
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A method to mechanically assist or replace spontaneous breathing in patients by use of a powered device that forces oxygenated air into the lungs. C70909
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C70909
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Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
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A mechanical pump which also includes a control system and an energy supply. It receives blood from the left ventricle and delivers it to the aorta, thus helping the heart to pump sufficient blood to the body. C80473
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C80473
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Low Flow Oxygen Therapy (e.g. nasal cannula, simple mask, face tent)
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A minimum level or position or degree; less than normal in degree, intensity or amount.:The continuous movement characteristic of a liquid or gas.:The administration of oxygen to an individual, usually to aid in respiration. C54722:C41141:C94624
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Management Thrombectomy
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The act of conducting, controlling or supervising something.:Surgery performed with the purpose of removing a thrombus. C61372:C52003
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Mechanical therapeutic hypothermia/targeted temperature
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A device that is designed to be part of a machine.:Relating to or involved in therapy.:Abnormally low body temperature.:The process of directing an agent to a specific anatomic location.:A measurement of the temperature of the body. C172006:C25277:C78351:C64542:C174446
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C172006:C25277:C78351:C64542:C174446
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No Treatment
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An indication that no therapy was done or administered. C157513
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C157513
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Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation
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A type of mechanical ventilation procedure that uses a non-invasive means, such as a face mask or nasal mask, to deliver oxygenated air into the lungs. C171457
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C171457
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Other, Specify
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A directive to specify when the listed responses are not sufficient. C157101
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C157101
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Pace Maker Placement
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A surgical procedure in which a small, battery-powered device is placed in the chest wall to transmit electrical impulses to the heart muscles to stimulate contraction. C80434
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C80434
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Palliative Therapy
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The patient- and family-centered active holistic care of patients with advanced, progressive disease. Essential components of palliative care are pain and symptom control, communication regarding treatment and alternatives, prognosis, and available services, rehabilitation services, care that addresses treatment and palliative concerns, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, terminal care, support in bereavement. The goal of palliative care is an achievement of the best quality of life for patients and their families. C15292
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C15292
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Pressors
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The use of vasopressor agents to elevate arterial blood pressure. C15570
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C15570
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Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT)
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Treatments that substitute for the blood-filtering function of the kidneys. It includes dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis), hemofiltration, and hemodiafiltration. Kidney transplant may also be considered a renal replacement therapy. C126400
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C126400
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Vasoactive medications
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Able to have an effect on blood vessels.:A drug product that contains one or more active and/or inactive ingredients; it is intended to treat, prevent or alleviate the symptoms of disease. This term does not refer to the individual ingredients that make up the product. C94301:C459
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C94301:C459
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