Tools
stethoscope
a medical instrument used to listen to internal body sounds, such as the heartbeat, lung sounds, and bowel sounds
Upper Respiratory Infection
Common Cold
Family care
A doctor that sees patients on a regular basis. offers care to both children and adults.
acetaminophen
A common, over-the-counter drug used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain, but which does not reduce redness or swelling
The brain
the central organ of the nervous system, responsible for coordinating all body functions, including thoughts, memory, and emotions
Defibrillation
A defibrillator delivers a dose of electric current to the heart
bronchitis
an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes
ophthalmologist
a medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in eye and vision care, including diagnosing and treating eye diseases, performing eye surgery, and prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses
ectomy
removal of something (often during surgery)
liver
help digest food, rid the body of waste products and make substances, called clotting factors, that keep the blood flowing well, among other tasks
Nebulizer
Inhaler
mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)
Concussion
Anesthesiology
medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine
Itis
inflamation (sometimes in reference to infection)
appendix
a small, tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine in the lower right abdomen
Electrocardiographs
measure the electrical activity of the heart.
Chronic Sinusitis
a long-term inflammation of the sinuses
Geriatric medicine
medical specialty focused on addressing the unique health needs of older adults
medulla
Refers to the middle of something
gallbladder
a small, pear-shaped organ that stores and releases bile to help digest food
Sphygmomanometer
blood pressure monitor
Pseudomonas Infection
a disease caused by bacteria of the genus Pseudomonas. can cause various infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and skin infections
Diagnostic Radiology
a medical specialty that uses non-invasive imaging techniques to diagnose and monitor diseases and injuries
reperfusion
Re-establishing blood flow, such as when a blockage in a coronary artery that is causing a heart attack is cleared
adrenal glands
lands that sit on top of each kidney and secrete stress hormones