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(emergency medicine) A first aid procedure used to treat choking. The patient's diaphragm is pressured by the performer's thumb knuckle to expel air and thereby dislodging the obstruction in the windpipe.
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(surgery) To mark on a patient's body where the surgical incision is to be made.
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The insertion of a cannula
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(biology) The air that can be drawn into the lungs in addition to the tidal air, by the deepest possible inhalation.
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(surgery) The application of a crossclamp
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(surgery) A surgical instrument intended to replace the knife in many operations, the parts operated on being severed by the crushing effect produced by the gradual tightening of a chain to avoid haemorrhage.
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(surgery) The surgical removal of an intact organ, especially of the eye and of cysts and tumors.
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A maneuver used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the posterior or anterior semicircular canals, by moving the patient's head into various positions for certain lengths of time.
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Alternative form of facelift [Plastic surgery to the face to remove wrinkles, fat or various signs of aging.]
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Alternative form of facelift [Plastic surgery to the face to remove wrinkles, fat or various signs of aging.]
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To perform a facelift upon.
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(medicine) The Fowler's position.
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(medicine) A physical position where the patient's head is raised by 45-60 degrees to promote oxygenation via maximum chest expansion.
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The machine used in cardiopulmonary bypass to take over the function of a patient's heart and lungs during surgery.
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(emergency medicine) A first aid procedure used to treat choking. The patient is lifted from behind, squeezing their diaphragm to expel air and thereby dislodging an obstruction in the windpipe.
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Alternative spelling of Heimlich maneuver [(emergency medicine) A first aid procedure used to treat choking. The patient is lifted from behind, squeezing their diaphragm to expel air and thereby dislodging an obstruction in the windpipe.]
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Alternative spelling of Heimlich maneuver [(emergency medicine) A first aid procedure used to treat choking. The patient is lifted from behind, squeezing their diaphragm to expel air and thereby dislodging an obstruction in the windpipe.]
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(medicine) A physical position that a patient is placed in, raising the head by 60-90 degrees.
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A surgical instrument for turning the tissues inward during a hernia operation.
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(rare, medicine) A specialized speculum used to hold eyelids open, for example during LASEK eye surgery.
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(medicine) A physical position that a patient is placed in, raising the head by 15-30 degrees.
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(emergency medicine) A first aid procedure used to treat choking in a pregnant or obese patient in which the patient's chest is pressured by the performer's thumb knuckle with their hand balled into a fist to expel air, thereby dislodging the obstruction in the windpipe. This is repeated as many times as necessary.
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A first-aid technique to return an unconscious person's respiration by pressing the rescuer's mouth against the mouth of the patient and blowing air into his/her lungs.
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(medicine) A steel instrument used for femoral head procedures.
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Alternative form of nose job [(informal) A plastic surgical procedure to alter the appearance of the nose, especially for cosmetic reasons; the resulting physical appearance of the nose.]
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(surgery) Septorhinoplasty.
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(surgery) An instrument for scraping the periosteum from bones; a raspatory.
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(emergency medicine) A technique used to reduce the risk of regurgitation by applying pressure to the cricoid cartilage at the neck, thus occluding the esophagus which passes directly behind it.
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(medicine) A physical position that a patient is placed raising the head by 30 degrees.
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A maneuver used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the posterior or anterior semicircular canals, by moving the patient's head into various positions for certain lengths of time.
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(surgery) The grooved director for the gorget, or knife, used in cutting for stone in the bladder.
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(surgery) A kind of surgical instrument with a blunt point, used for exploration.
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(surgery) A portion of an incision, at its beginning or end, which does not go through the whole thickness of the skin, and is more painful than a complete incision; called also tailing.
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A medical procedure, often used to diagnose dysautonomia or syncope, in which the patient lies flat on a special table or bed and is monitored.
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To put someone in the Trendelenburg position
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(medicine) A physical position that a patient is placed in by raising the inferior half by 30 degrees, especially useful for superior trauma or pelvic access.
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An exercise targetting mostly the Musculus transversus abdominis by keeping a straight spine, holding breath and lifting the organs into the rib cage.
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Alternative form of Valsalva manoeuvre [(medicine) A self-administered procedure comprising an attempted exhalation against a closed airway, usually performed by closing one's mouth and pinching one's nose shut while attempting, with moderate force, to expel air.]
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(medicine) A self-administered procedure comprising an attempted exhalation against a closed airway, usually performed by closing one's mouth and pinching one's nose shut while attempting, with moderate force, to expel air.
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(biology) The maximum volume of air that can be discharged from the lungs following maximum inspiration.
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