common Medical Apparatus & Equipment NBCMI

the first part is stuff i still need to remember hehe

the network of nerves outside your brain and spinal cord that connects them to the rest of your body

peripheral nervous system

blood test to detect levels of proteins that may indicate cancer or prostatitis/ hyperplasia

prostate specific antigen, PSA

abnormal production of white blood cell in the bone marrow, blood cancer

Leukemia

help control blood in body, contain white blood cells to fight germ, destroy old and damage cell

spleen

a chronic condition causing bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometimes pelvic pain, need urine frequently and urgently

Interstitial cystitis

a scope is inserted through the urethra to examine the bladder

cystoscopy

condition happens when the kidneys or other parts of the urinary tract let blood cells leak into urine

hematuria

tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grown on other part of the body

endometriosis

a lighted instrument is used to examine the cervix

colposcopy

staging (TNM system)

a globally recognized standard used by doctors to describe the size, location, and spread of solid tumors/ tumor, node, metastasis

Sphygmomanometer

blood pressure cuff used to measure arterial blood pressure

Speculum

An instrument used to widen an opening or canal (like the vaginal canal or nasal passage) for inspection

Forceps

Hinged, tweezers-like instruments used for grasping, holding, or pulling tissue and medical dressing

Clamps / Hemostat

A surgical tool used to compress blood vessels to control or stop bleeding

Autoclave

A pressurized device that uses steam and high temperatures to sterilize surgical instruments and supplies

Nebulizer

A device that turns liquid medication into a fine mist so it can be inhaled into the lungs (commonly used for asthma)

Infusion Pump

An electronic device that regulates and delivers specific amounts of fluids, nutrients, or medications into a patient’s bloodstream

Spirometer

A handheld device patients breathe into to measure lung capacity/function.

shunt

A surgically placed tube that bypasses a blockage to drain fluid from one part of the body to another