What’s a Wedge Positioner?

A wedge positioner is a pillow used to position the body while sleeping or during medical procedures. It was popular for babies in the 1980s, but experts now caution against using them due to the risk of suffocation. Adults with conditions such as arthritis can benefit from them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns […]

What’s a wedge anchor?

Wedge anchors are fasteners used to secure objects to concrete or masonry structures. They consist of a metal bolt and sleeve, and are selected based on load and surface conditions. Installation requires drilling a hole, cleaning the surface, tapping the anchor into place, and rotating the base to wedge it securely. A wedge anchor is […]

What’s Wedge Bonding?

Wedge bonding is a process of joining patch cords between electronic components and a printed circuit board using ultrasonic or thermosonic energy and pressure. The process involves bonding a wire connector to a terminal on the component and a PCB with a flat wedge-shaped component. It is slower than ball bonding but produces a smaller […]

What’s pulm. wedge pressure?

Pulmonary wedge pressure (PWP) is a medical tool used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It measures left ventricular end diastolic pressure and can be used to diagnose various conditions such as shock, valvular disease, and pulmonary embolism. The procedure involves inserting a balloon-tipped catheter into the pulmonary artery and measuring pressures. Complications can occur, including […]

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