Medical Terms and Definitions PDF
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This document defines several medical terms related to patient care, such as Respiration, Pulse Ox, and others. It explains the meaning of these terms and their relevance in the medical field.
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Respiration MEANS 12-20rpm Pulse Ox MEANS 95-100% Cool tube means 98.6(37C)- best for tension/lower body temperature Warm tub means 110F(43C) best for muscle tension Hot tub bath means 113-115f (45-46) best for soreness/muscle spasms Sitz bath reduce inflammation in the perineal/anal area Medi...
Respiration MEANS 12-20rpm Pulse Ox MEANS 95-100% Cool tube means 98.6(37C)- best for tension/lower body temperature Warm tub means 110F(43C) best for muscle tension Hot tub bath means 113-115f (45-46) best for soreness/muscle spasms Sitz bath reduce inflammation in the perineal/anal area Medical asepsis a set of practices that prevent the spread of infection and microorganisms in a healthcare setting. (washing your hands) Pathogenic something has the ability to cause disease. Pathogens can be microorganisms, like viruses and bacteria, or genomic variants. Syncope also known as fainting, is a medical term for a brief loss of consciousness caused by a temporary drop in blood flow to the brain Cerumen medical term for earwax
