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Palliative Care
specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life.
Prophylaxis
a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection.
Systolic
the high number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when heart is contracting.
Thrombosis
the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
Tracheostomy
a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing.
Urinary Incontinence
a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine.
Ventilation
the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their own.
Wound Debridement
the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
a severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury or infection.
Asthma
a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing or the airways.
Cancer
a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels.
Cerebrovascular Accident: (CVA or stroke)
a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
a group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe.
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
Diabetes
a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Hypertension
high blood pressure.
Influenza (Flu)
a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
Malaria
a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.
Osteoporosis
a condition characterized by weak brittle bones.
Parkinson’s Disease
a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and damage to the joints.