⁕ MEANING : Ultrasonography is a non-invasive procedure for visualizing soft-tissue structures of the body, by recording the reflection ...
⁕ DEFINITION : Paracentesis is the removal of fluid from peritoneal cavity through a small puncture made through the abdominal wall unde...
⁕ MEANING : Protoscopy is an endoscopic, direct visual examination of the lining of rectum and anal canal using a rigid, lighted proctos...
⁕ DEFINITION: Colonoscopy is the visual examination of the lining of rectum, colon and distal small bowel using a long flexible fiberopt...
⁕ DEFINITION : A diagnostic procedure in which a radiopaque substance (Barium sulfate) is instilled rectally in order to view the large ...
⁕ DEFINITION: Washing out of stomach with a solution using a lavage set. ⁕ PURPOSES: 1. To collect gastric contents for laboratory a...
⁕ DEFINITION: Visualization of esophagus, stomach and duodenum by a flexible endoscope that permits biopsy, cytology study, pictures and...
⁕ DEFINITION: Removal of stomach contents through a nasogastric tube by aspiration using low suction. ⁕ PURPOSES: 1. To relieve abdo...
⁕ DEFINITION: Insertion of a needle into the pleural space to remove accumulated fluid and air using aseptic technique. ⁕ PURPOSES: ...
⁕ DEFINITION : Removal of secretions from tracheobronchial tree through an endotracheal tube with the help of a mechanical suctio...
⁕ DEFINITION: Tracheostomy care includes changing a tracheostomy inner tube, cleaning tracheostomy site and changing dressing around the...
⁕ DEFINITION: Assisting in creating a surgical opening into the anterior wall of trachea and inserting a tube to maintain patent airway ...