CHP 5: Making Difficult Draws Less Difficult

Anaphylaxis

Severe allergic reaction caused by the immune system releasing histamine and serotonin into the blood stream

Bariatric

Related to the treatment and management of obesity

Bedside Manner

The way a healthcare professional interacts with and treats patients

Dialysis

A medical treatment that filters waste, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood when the kidneys can no longer function properly

Edema

Swelling due to excessive fluid accumulation in the body’s tissues

Fistula

A permanent surgical connection between an artery and a vein

Geriatric

Related to the health, care, and medical treatment of older adults 65+

Graft

A temporary piece of synthetic tubing surgically inserted under the skin to connect a vein and artery together

Hematoma

A collection of blood beneath the skin caused by blood vessel leakage

Hives (Urticaria)

Allergic reaction manifesting as red, itchy, raised welts on the skin that can vary in sizes and shape

Lymphedema

A condition that can cause swelling due to the removal of lymph nodes

Mastectomy

Surgical removal of one or both breasts

Pediatric

Related to medical care and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents

Petechiae

Small, non-raised red dots caused by bleeding under the skin

Port

Small devices placed under the skin and connected to a catheter that leads to a central vein

Seizure

Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain

Syncope (Vasovagal Syncope)

A sudden fainting episode caused by a drop in heart rate and blood pressure