Key:

Please use this key to identify the items numbered on the diagram

1. ETT (Endotracheal tube): a plastic tube passed through the nose or mouth into the lungs to assist breathing. It is attached to a ventilator.
2. Tape: to secure the endotracheal and gastric tubes.
3. Mask: to secure the endotracheal tubes.
4. Intravenous infusion ("drip"): tiny needle placed in a vein on the arm, leg or scalp. If a scalp vein is used, a small area of the hair will need to be shaved; it will grow back in time.
5. Gastric tube: a small plastic tube passed through the mouth or nose into the baby's stomach. This is used to empty the stomach contents, and to feed the baby when he is unable to suck all his feeds.
6. ECG electrodes: small sensors taped to the skin to monitor heart rate and breathing. These are attached to a cardio respiratory monitor.

7. Transcutaneous monitor (TCM): sensor taped to the chest or abdomen to monitor the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the skin.
8. Temperature probe: small sensor taped to the skin to monitor temperature.
9. Arterial line: tiny needle placed in an artery to check blood pressure and take blood samples. A small amount of fluid is run in constantly to keep the artery open.
10. Urine bag: a sterile plastic bag placed to collect the baby's urine for tests.
11. Pulse oximeter: sensor wrapped around the foot or hand to measure the oxygen level in the skin.
12. Umbilical Catheter - Arterial: small plastic tube in umbilical artery to check blood pressure and take samples. Venous: small plastic tube in umbilical vein to give intravenous fluids and medications.