NU Therapeutic Procedures (2nd yr)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ointment | a medicated cream to be applied on the skin |
| drape | a sterile cloth-like material to create a contaminant free area |
| debridement | the surgical removal of dead tissue or cellular debris from a wound |
| saline solution | sterile solution of sodium chloride |
| irrigation | washing with water (especially with saline) |
| antibiotics | a drug that destroys or slows down the growth of bacteria |
| anesthetic | a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensation |
| suture | a surgical tissue to approximate tissue |
| forceps | a hinged instrument used for grasping or holding objects: the lay term is "tweezers" |
| intubation | the insertion of a tube into the trachea to assist with breathing |
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