Aseptic Techniques

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angiography -
radiographic procedure used to visualize blood vessels after the introduction of a contrast material ;used in diagnostic conditions such as cerebrovascular attacks (strokes)
arthrography
radiographic imaging of a joint after the injection of opaque contrast material .
aseptic
describes a product or method that is free of microbiological organisms
atelectasis
a medical condition in which the lungs are not fully inflated
auscultation
technical term for listening to the internal sounds of the body , using a stethoscope
c-arm
an x-ray image intensifier , sometimes referred to as the fluoroscope in medical settings ; a highly complex piece of equipment that uses x-rays and produces a live image feed that is displayed on a television screen
Central venous pressure
the pressure of the blood in the thoracic vena cava , near the right atrium of the heart ; reflects the amount of blood returning ti the heart and the ability to pump into the arterial system
Foley Catheter
indwelling catheter retained in the bladder by a baloon inflatted with air or fluid
isolette
used as an incubator for premature infants; provides controlled temperture and humidity and an oxygen supply
lithotomy position
a common position for surgical procedures and medical examinations involving the pelvis and lower abdomen , patient is in dorsal decubitus position with the hips and knees flexed and thighs abducted and externally rotated ;also called dorsosacral positon
lymphangiograma radiographic visualization of the part of the lymphatic system ; a needle or catheter is inserted into a lymphatic channel either in the arm or foot , and a contrast medium isd injected into bodymicroorganisimsmicroscopic organisims ; those of ther medical interset include bacteria , fungi, and protozoa ,and virusesmyelographyan x x ray exam of the spinal canal ; a contrast agent is injected through a needle into space around the spinal cord , to display the spinal cord , spinal canal , and nerve root on an x ray ; purpose is to evaluate spinal cord and / or nerve root for suspected compressionpneumothoraxaccumulation of air or gas in the pleural space , which may occur spontaneously or result from trauma or pathologic process or which may be introduced deliberatelypurulentcontaining pus ; purulent is often used in regards to drainageserousresembling serum, have a thin watery constitution ; varios bodily fluids that are typically pale yellow and transparent , and of benign nature , that fill the inside of body cavitiessterilefree of living microorganismstracheostomya surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea through the neck, also used to refer to the creation of an opening i the anterior trachea for insertion of the tube to relieve upper-airway obstructions and to facilitate ventilationtrendelenburg positionA position in which the patient's feet and legs are higher than the head. patient is supine the head is tilted downward 30 to 40 degrees , patient inclined at 45 degrees so that the pelvis is higher than the headurinary meatusexternal urethral orfice ; the opening of the urethra on the body surface through which urine is dichargredvoiding cystourethrogramradiographic procedure obtained by the use of fluroscopy and contrast agent introduced trough the catheter in the bladder ; radiographic images are obtained before , during , and after voiding of bladder , urethra , and kidneys