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MRI SCAN; MRA SCAN Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic test that produces very detailed pictures of body tissues and organs. MRI does not use xrays. Although CT is useful for certain types of images, MRI is better at detecting tissue details. The electromagnetic energy that is released...

CAT SCAN; CT SCAN CAT or CT Scan are abbreviations for the same diagnostic test. Computed Tomography (CT) scan or Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) is a specialized xray that looks at structures of the body from several different angles. A computer is used to produce a 3-dimensional picture called...

INLAMMATION, INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE LOCALIZED INFLAMMATION SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE SYNDROME SIRS The body's normal response to serious illness or injury is to initiate an "inflammatory response" . To understand inflammation , think of a time when you may have cut or injured your finger. The...

ULTRASOUND An ultrasound is a diagnostic test that used sound waves to identify structures within a body. An ultrasound can be done at the bedside, and is useful for identifying masses or fluid collections. It can be used to guide the insertion of drainage tubes.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES; I.D. Infectious Diseases is an area of medicine that specializes in the treatment of infections. The Infectious Disease specialists (calle ID physicians) make regular rounds of all patients in critical care, and participate in the selection of antibiotics and treatment plans.

EPIDURAL CATHETER PATIENT CONTROLLED ANALGESIA (PCA) An epidural catheter is a small tube that is inserted into the epidural space of the lower back. It is used to give anaesthetic agents and pain medications. The epidural space is a fluid filled channel just outside the spinal cord. Epidural...

PULMONARY The word pulmonary is used to describe the lung. Respiratory refers to the breathing system. Pulmonay Function Tests are tests to evaluate lung function. A Respirologist is a physician that specializes in disorders of the lung. Blood gases are a common test to evaluate breathing. Air first...

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z TEDS Temp Temperature Thoracics Thoracic Surgery Thrombocytes Tidal Volume TPN Trach Trachea Tracheostomy Trach tube Transfusion Total Parenteral Nutrition Train of Four Transducer Trauma Trauma Team TSA TTL Tube Feeding Tycos

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z SAT SpO 2 SBT SCD Secretions Sedation Sedatives Seizure Sepsis Septic Shock Severe Sepsis Shock SIMV Sinus Rhythm SIRS Skin Skin Care Skin Breakdown Small Bowel Feeding Tube Social Worker SpO 2 Spontaneous Breathing Trials Sputum Stable Stroke...