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| The patient's own blood donated previously for transfusion as needed by the patient; also called autotransfusion |
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| A cloth or elastic bandage usually used for abdominal or chest support |
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| Insertion of a catheter into a body cavity or organ to inject or remove fluid |
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| A catheter is threaded through to the superior vena cava or right atrium used for the administration of intravenous therapy |
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| Donor-Specific or Donor-Directed Blood |
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| Blood donated by relatives or friends of the patient to be used for transfusion as needed |
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| The introduction of fluid and/or medication into the rectum and sigmoid colon |
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| A type of indwelling retention catheter |
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| Used to remove gastric contents |
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| Harris Flush or Return Flow Enema |
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| A mild colonic irrigation that helps expel flatus |
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| A disposable suction device (evacuator unit) that is connected to a drain inserted into or close to a surgical wound |
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| A vascular access device (also called intermittent infusion device) placed on a peripheral intravenous catheter when used intermittently |
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| Inability of the body to control the elimination of urine and/or feces |
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| Indwelling (Retention) Catheter |
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| A catheter that remains in the bladder for a longer period until a patient is able to void completely and voluntarily or as long as hourly accurate measurements are needed |
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| A device used to regulate flow or rate of intravenous fluid. It is commonly called an IV pump |
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| Intermittent (Straight) Catheter |
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| A single-use catheter that is introduced long enough to drain the bladder (5 to 10 minutes) and then removed |
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| The administration of fluid through a vein |
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| Washing out of a body cavity, organ, or wound |
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| A disposable suction device (evacuator unit) that is connected to a drain inserted into or close to a surgical wound |
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| An electric device used for heat application (also called a K-thermia pad, aquathermia pad, or aquamatic pad) |
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| Nasogastric Tube (NG Tube) |
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| A tube that is inserted through the nose into the stomach |
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| The measurement of blood pressure and pulse rate first in supine (lying), then in sitting, and finally in standing positions |
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| A term indicating that there are no clots at the tip of the needle or catheter and that the needle tip or catheter is not against the vein wall (open) |
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| A drain that is inserted into or close to a surgical wound and may lie under a dressing, extend through a dressing, or be connected to a drainage bag or a suction device |
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| Peripheral Intravenous Catheter |
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| A catheter that begns and ends in the extremities of the body; used for the administration of intravenous therapy |
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| Stockings that promote circulation by sequentially compressing the legs from ankle upward, promoting venous return (also called sequential compression devices) |
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| A plastic or rubber tube designed for insertion into the rectum; when written as a doctor's order, rectal tube means the insertion of a rectal tube into the rectum to remove gas and relieve distention |
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| Devices used to control patients exhibiting dangerous behavior or to protect the patient |
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| A pad made out of lamb's wool or synthetic material; used to prevent pressure sores (used primarily in long-term care) |
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| Application of warm water to the pelvic area |
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| A brand name for antiembolism (A-E) hose |
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| A tube used for removing urine or injecting fluids into the bladder |
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| The amount of urine left in the bladder after voiding |
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| Needle puncture of a vein |
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| To empty, especially the urinary bladder |
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| continuous bladder irrigation |
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| dextrose in lactated Ringer's |
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| peripherally inserted central catheter |
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| sequential compression device |
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| turn, cough, and deep breathe |
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