Medical equipment Medical equipment An air ioniser is a device which ionises air. ...more on Wikipedia about "Air ioniser"
An air purifier is a device which aims to free air from contaminants. The popularity of air purifiers spur from the results from environment researches which claim that the air inside homes are dirtier than the air outside of homes. Air purifiers are particularly beneficial for allergy sufferers and asthmatics or those who wish to reduce second-hand smoke. ...more on Wikipedia about "Air purifier"
An ambu bag is a propriatory brand of a Bag valve mask (BVM) resuscitator, used to assist in providing artificial ventilation to patients having breathing difficulties. It consists of a flexible squeeze bag attached to a face mask, which is used by the physician to introduce air into the casualty's lungs. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ambu bag"
An arterial line is a thin catheter inserted into an artery. It is most commonly used in intensive care medicine to monitor the blood pressure real-time (rather than by intermittent measurement), and to obtain samples for arterial blood gas measurements. It is not generally used to administer medication. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arterial line"
Artificial limbs are a type of prosthesis and are classified by the type of amputation they would replace, for example: ...more on Wikipedia about "Artificial limb"
AutoAnalyzer is an automated analyzer made by the Technicon Corporation, however, now that real AutoAnalyzers are a bit rare, the term has become to be used generically, much like a Hoover. The instrument was invented by Leonard Skeggs, PhD and commercialized by Jack Whitehead's Technicon Corporation. ...more on Wikipedia about "AutoAnalyzer"
An autoclave is a pressurized device that enables the heating of aqueous solutions up to temperatures above the boiling point of water. ...more on Wikipedia about "Autoclave" Who is www.shortopedia.com? Medical_equipment
An autoinjector is a medical device designed to deliver a single dose of a particular (typically life-saving) drug. Most are spring-loaded syringes. By design, autoinjectors are easy to use and intended for use by laypersons. Depending on the drug loaded, the autoinjector is pressed against different places in the body; typically, the thigh or the buttocks used. The injectors were initially designed to overcome the hesitation associated with self-administration of needle-based drugs. ...more on Wikipedia about "Autoinjector"
A BVM Resuscitator (Bag Valve Mask) is a part of the usual equipment for advanced life support patient treatment in medical emergencies. It is a bag which is self-filling with air or additional oxygen (O2) can be added. The BVM directs the gas inside it via a one-way valve when compressed by a rescuer; the gas is then delivered through a mask and into the patient's trachea and into the lungs. This technique is regularly necessary in medical emergencies when the patient's breathing is insufficiant or has ceased completely. The BVM Resuscitator is used in order to manually provide mechanical ventilation. An endotracheal tube (ETT) can be inserted by a trained practitioner and the mask substituted for the ETT. This provides a more secure fit, is easier to manage during emergency transport as the ET Tube is sealed with an inflatable cuff in the Trachea, so that any regurgitation cannot enter the lungs. Such material is very caustic and can severely damage the lung tissue. Inhalation of stomach contents can be fatal and the after effects are known as Mendlesons Syndrome. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bag valve mask"
A balloon catheter is a type of "soft" catheter with an inflatable "balloon" at its tip. It can be used during cardiac catheterization (heart cath) to perform angioplasty or balloon septostomy. The deflated balloon catheter is positioned, then inflated to perform the necessary procedure, and deflated again in order to be removed. ...more on Wikipedia about "Balloon catheter"
A Bili Light is a phototherapy tool to treat newborn jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia) which in higher levels causes brain damage Kernicterus leading to cerebral palsy, auditory neuropathy, gaze abnormalities and dental enamel hypoplasia. The therapy uses a blue light that converts bilirubin so that it can be excreted in the urine and feces. Soft eye shields are placed on the baby to protect their eyes from damage that may lead to retinopathy due to the bili lights. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bili light"
A blood-sampling device, also known as a Lancing Device is a small instrument for pricking the skin with a ...more on Wikipedia about "Blood-sampling device"
A cannula (pl. cannulae) is a flexible tube which when inserted into the body is used either to withdraw fluid or insert medication. Cannulae normally come with a trocar (a sharp pointed needle) attached which allows puncture of the body to get into the intended space. Intravenous cannulae are the most common in hospital use. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cannula"
In medicine, a catheter is a tube that a health professional may insert into part of the body. The process of inserting a catheter is catheterization. In most uses it is a thin, flexible tube: a "soft" catheter; in some, it is a larger, solid tube: a "hard" catheter. The first publicized use of the catheter has been attributed to Benjamin Franklin for use in his brother, though there are historical reports of the ancient Egyptians using papyrus, and the Greeks using reeds. ...more on Wikipedia about "Catheter" This text is made for http://www.shortopedia.com
In medicine, a central venous catheter (CVC or central (venous) line) is a catheter placed into a large vein in the neck, chest, or groin. Most commonly used veins are the internal jugular vein, the subclavian vein and the femoral vein. This is in contrast to a peripheral line which is usually placed in the arms or hands. The Seldinger technique is generally employed to gain central venous access. ...more on Wikipedia about "Central venous catheter"
Clyster is an old-fashioned word for enema, more particularly for enemas administered using a clyster syringe — that is, a syringe with a rectal nozzle and a plunger. Clyster syringes were used from the modern era to the 19th century, when they were largely replaced by enema bulb syringes, bocks and bags. ...more on Wikipedia about "Clyster"
Contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEU) is the application of ultrasound contrast agents to traditional medical sonography. Ultrasound contrast agents are gas-filled microbubbles that are administered intravenously to the systemic circulation. Microbubbles have a high degree of echogenicity, which is the ability of an object to reflect the ultrasound waves. The echogenicity difference between the gas in the microbubbles and the soft tissue surroundings of the body is immense. Thus, ultrasonic imaging using microbubble contrast agents enhances the ultrasound backscatter, or reflection of the ultrasound waves, to produce a unique sonogram with increased contrast due to the high echogenicity difference. Contrast enhanced ultrasound can be used to image blood perfusion in organs, measure blood flow rate in the heart and other organs, and has other applications as well. ...more on Wikipedia about "Contrast enhanced ultrasound"
A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is a simple respiratory ventilator used mainly by patients at home, for the treatment of sleep apnea. In sleep apnea, the patient's airway becomes restricted as their muscles relax naturally during sleep, which causes arousal from sleep. The CPAP machine stops this phenomenon by delivering a constant stream of compressed air via a mask, which splints the airway, allowing the patient to breathe freely. The CPAP machine blows air at one set pressure (called the titrated pressure), usually programmed into the machine by the sleep physiologist. The titrated pressure is an average reading from a titration study, and is usually measured in centimetres of water cm/H20. ...more on Wikipedia about "CPAP machine"
A crash cart is a set of trays on a wheeled cart used in hospitals and emergency rooms which contains all the basic equipment necessary to follow ACLS protocols and save someone's life, i.e. a defibrillator and intravenous medication. ...more on Wikipedia about "Crash cart"
Crutches are medical tools used in the event that one's leg or legs may be injured or unable to support weight. Several different types exist: ...more on Wikipedia about "Crutch"
A defibrillator is a medical device used in the defibrillation of the heart. It consists of a central unit and a set of two electrodes. The central unit provides a source of power and control. The two electrodes are placed directly on or in the patient. The device is designed to deliver an electric shock to the patient, in an effort to stop ventricular fibrillation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Defibrillator"
The dental key is an instrument that was used in dentistry to extract diseased teeth. Before the era of antibiotics, dental extraction was often the method of choice to treat dental infections, and extraction instruments date back several centuries. The dental key, (also known as Clef de Garengeot, Fothergill-Key, English-Key, Dimppel Extractor or Tooth Key) dates back to the 1700's and remained popular into the 20th century when they were replaced by the more modern forceps. Modeled after a door key, the dental key was used by first inserting the instrument horizontally into the mouth, then its "claw" would be tightened over a tooth. The instrument was rotated to loosen the tooth. This often resulted in the tooth breaking, causing jaw fractures and soft tissue damage. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dental Key"
* Brown dermatome, the first with powered rotation to be developed, used mostly for large skin grafts. It is electrically operated; ...more on Wikipedia about "Dermatome (instrument)"
Diathermy is the use of electrical current in surgery as either a cutting tool or to cauterize blood vessels to stop bleeding. The invention of diathermy has made the work of surgeons much simpler by allowing them save time on hemostasis by burning off small arteries that would previously have had to be tied manually. ...more on Wikipedia about "Diathermy"
EasyStand is a brand name of sit-to-stand standing frames for disabled kids and adults. EasyStand standers are manufactured by Altimate Medical Inc. (AMI), based out of Morton, Minnesota. ...more on Wikipedia about "EasyStand"
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