Technical terms come up in discussion with your physician at various stages of your meeting/ encounters with him.
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.
Hypotension Low blood pressure ( systolic below 90 mmHg )
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.
Hypotension Low blood pressure ( systolic below 90 mmHg )
Hypothermia
Low body temperature ( below 98.6 ˚ F )
The demand for oxygen is low in these
conditions. This property is useful when surgery is performed on vital tissues .The
body is cooled rapidly to lower demand for oxygen.
Hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus; this is usually done only when these is an absolute need
for doing so, for example , cancer or excessive bleeding
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