If the meaning of these terms is lost on you, you do not benefit from the discussion.
It is therefore important that you understand the meaning and content of these terms.
This not only helps you to understand fully what is said but also helps you to ask question to clarify issues raised by your understanding.
Given below are the terms which you would come across in the discussion.
They are in alphabetic order to provide ease of access.
Illustrations are also provided to assist understanding.
Heart lung machine A machine that oxygenates the blood ( lung function ) and then pumps it into the arteries ( heart function ) thus relieving the natural heart of its duties. This makes surgical procedures on the heart possible.
Heart transplant Transplanting the undiseased heart from a cadaver to replace a diseased
heart.
Heat stroke
An extreme from of heat exhaustion .It
occurs on exposure to extremely high temperatures. It signals the failure of the body’s temperature controlling mechanism. The
symptoms are high body temperature, mental confusion , dry hot skin Temperature
should be brought down immediately with ice packs .This is an essential part of life
saving self care treatment.
Hemangioma (heem an ji o ma ) A coloured patch in the
skin due to overgrowth of blood vessels.
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