Parker

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Parker (medical term)

Parker (/ˈpɑːrkər/), in the medical field, often refers to the Parker Flex-Tip Tracheal tube, a device used in anesthesia and emergency medicine for airway management.

Etymology

The term "Parker" in this context is derived from the name of the inventor, Dr. Jeffrey Parker, who developed the Parker Flex-Tip Tracheal Tube.

Definition

A Parker tube is a type of endotracheal tube designed with a flexible, curved tip that facilitates smooth, atraumatic intubation. It is commonly used in surgeries requiring general anesthesia and in emergency situations where the patient's airway needs to be secured.

Related Terms

  • Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness induced for medical purposes.
  • Endotracheal tube: A flexible plastic tube that is put into the mouth and then down into the trachea (windpipe).
  • Tracheal tube: A tube that is inserted into the trachea for the primary purpose of establishing and maintaining a patent airway.
  • Airway management: The medical procedures performed to prevent airway obstruction and thus ensure an open pathway between a patient’s lungs and the atmosphere.

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