1 Heart Monitor Leads: Sticky pads are placed on the chest of almost every ICU patient in order to monitor the electrical activity of the heart.

2 Pulse Oximeter: A small probe attached to the finger, nose, or ear that helps monitor the oxygen in the blood and the patient’s pulse.

3 Foley Catheter: A catheter inserted into the bladder to drain the urine into a bag.

4 Peripheral IV: A small plastic tube placed into the vein, which is used to give fluid or medications.

5 Blood Pressure Cuff: A large cuff placed on the arm or the leg, which may be automatically or manually inflated so that the amount of pressure in the arteries can be evaluated.

6 Arterial Line: A small tube or catheter that is inserted into the artery to continuously monitor the blood pressure.

7 Central Line/PA Catheter: A catheter in the neck, chest, or groin that helps in monitoring and treating the flow of blood. Some of these catheters may be used for giving nutrition and other medications.