week 10- tools and equipment

blood lancet

a double edged blade or needle used to obtain blood samples

Defibrillator

a device that discharges an electric current to the heart to correct cardiac arrhythmia or arrest

Dialyser

a machine that replaces the function of the kidneys by removing solutes, excess water and toxins from the blood

endoscope

an optical instrument contains a tube with a lighted end used for internal examinations

forceps

a hinged instrument, like scissors, used to grasp and hold objects

Hypodermic needle

a very thin, hollow needle used with a syringe to inject substances into the body or to extract blood

nebulizer

a device used to deliver medication in an aerosol from through inhalation

ophthalmoscope

an instrument used to examine the eye’s fundus, retina and other structures

otoscope or auriscope

a device for examining the external ear cavity

pulse oximeter

a small device that clips to the finger, toe, or earlobe used to measure blood oxygen saturation

reflex hammer

a specially designed hammer used to test deep tendon or motor relaxes

speculum

an instrument used when examining body orifices to help widen the opening

spirometer

a device that measures the amount of air breathed in and out by the lungs

splint

a tool for immobilizing and protecting displaces or injured body parts such as broken bones or dislocated joints

stethoscope

a device for listening to the heartbeat or breathing

ventilator

a machine that provides mechanical assistance with breathing