This glossary contains commonly used vocabulary in the field of Respiratory and Anaesthesia Technology. If you struggle to describe concepts related to this field, this glossary can assist you. Here, you can find 20 terms with their definitions researched on Google. Additionally, you will find images, translations to French, and pronunciation models, making the information more comprehensive and useful for the reader.
anaesthesia
noun
The use of medications (anesthetics) to induce a temporary, controlled loss of sensation or awareness for medical procedures, blocking pain signals to keep patients comfortable and safe.
Example: E.g Lignocaine ANAESTHESIA- has to be left to take effect before procedure can be commenced.
en: anesthésie
asthma
noun
A chronic (long-term) disease characterized by inflammation, swelling, and mucus production in the airways, alongside muscle tightening around them.
Example: Over the next 40 52, suffered from persistent chest infections was put on further courses of antibiotics and was also diagnosed as having 'infantile ASTHMA'. experienced extreme difficulty in gaining weight, despite having a "tremendous appetite".
en: Asthme
bronchodilator
noun
A drug that causes widening of the bronchi, e.g., any of those taken by inhalation for the alleviation of asthma.
Example: You can consider this drug as a bronchodilator because it helps to relax the bronchial muscles.
en: bronchodilatateur
Disposable resuscitator
phrase
A handheld medical device designed for one-time use to provide emergency positive-pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or are breathing inadequately.
Example: I had to use DISPOSABLE RESUSCITATOR during an emergency manual ventilation
en: Ballon autoremplisseur à valve unidirectionnelle
hospital
noun
An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
Example: There were lasting problems as, consequently, he lost his job, suffered marital problems and spent time in HOSPITAL.
en: hôpital
laryngoscope
noun
An instrument for examining the larynx, or for inserting a tube through it.
Example: During an endoscopy of the larynx, healthcare professionals use the laryngoscope.
en: laryngoscope
laryngoscopy
noun
Medical procedure where a doctor uses a special lighted scope (laryngoscope) to examine the back of your throat, your voice box (larynx), and your vocal cords to diagnose voice, breathing, or swallowing problems, check for injury or growths, or perform.
Example: The medical team is ready to proceed with the laryngoscopy.
en: laryngoscopie
medical treatment
phrase
The management and care provided by healthcare professionals to address, combat, cure, or alleviate a health problem, like a disease or injury, using methods such as medication, surgery, therapy, devices, or other interventions to improve health or slow its decline.
Example: If an ectopic is diagnosed then surgical or MEDICAL TREATMENT can be administered.
en: Traitement médical
nebulizer
noun
Electrically powered medical device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist (aerosol) for direct inhalation into the lungs through a mouthpiece or face mask.
Example: I recommend using the nebulizer for patients unable to use inhalers properly.
en: nébuliseur
oropharyngeal airway
phrase
A rigid, J-shaped plastic device (airway adjunct) designed to keep the airway open in unconscious patients.
Example: If you want to open the airways of an unconscious patient, you may need an OROPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY.
en: Canule oropharyngée
oximeter
noun
An instrument for measuring the proportion of oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood.
Example: Investigations Oxygen Saturations Pulse OXIMETER - measures percentage of Hb saturated with oxygen, provides indication of how much oxygen is required.
en: oxymètre
oxygen cylinder
phrase
A high-pressure metal container (steel or aluminum) used to store compressed, medical-grade oxygen for patients with respiratory, cardiac, or other health conditions requiring supplemental oxygen.
Example: He has been diagnosed with a chronic pulmonary disease, so he has to use an OXYGEN CYLINDER for the rest of his life.
en: cylindre d'oxygène
oxygen flowmeter
phrase
An oxygen flowmeter is a medical device that measures and controls the precise flow rate of oxygen (typically \(0-15\) liters per minute) from a supply source—such as a cylinder, concentrator, or wall outlet—to a patient. It ensures safe, accurate delivery of oxygen therapy in hospitals or home care.
Example: I will adjust the OXYGEN FLOWMETER a 10 litters per minute.
en: debimètre d'oxygène
oxygen therapy
phrase
Medical treatment that provides extra oxygen to help your body get the oxygen it needs when you can't get enough from breathing regular air, often due to lung or heart conditions like COPD, pneumonia, or heart failure.
Example: Respiratory function should be regularly assessed and optimised with OXYGEN THERAPY if required. was breathless on admission and her sats. when off air require close monitoring. appeared a highly intelligent women informed about her health however information when given, should be provided in both an appropriate environment and format.
en: oxygenothérapie
prescription
noun
An instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment.
Example: PRESCRIPTION medical intervention As soon as infective endocarditis is suspected it is important to initiate empirical treatment whilst awaiting the blood culture results.
en: ordonnance
pulmonary infection
phrase
An infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi that invade the lung tissue, leading to inflammation, mucus buildup, and impaired breathing.
Example: It is caused by alveolar hypoventilation with or without ventilation perfusion mismatch. (1) The management of respiratory failure includes the administration of supplemental oxygen, the control of secretions, the treatment of any underlying PULMONARY INFECTION, the control of any bronchospasm and measures to limit pulmonary oedema.
en: infection pulmonaire
sterile
Adjective
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; totally clean.
Example: Pressure applied with a STERILE pressure dressing will control hemorrhage.
en: stérile
stethoscope
noun
A medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing, typically having a small disk-shaped resonator that is placed against the chest, and two tubes connected to earpieces.
Example: I'll use my stethoscope to hear the sounds of your lungs.
en: stéthoscope
surgery
noun
The branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, and other conditions by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues, often involving cutting into the body.
Example: One healthy tube will remain, so it will hopefully still be possible to conceive after this operation, although this is not always the case. : Prior to the SURGERY 's blood was cross-matched and ready for transfusion.
en: chirurgie
syringe
noun
A tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream, used for cleaning wounds or body cavities, or fitted with a hollow needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids.
Example: It is better to use a larger vd SYRINGE to give a smaller injection because you don't have to draw up so far, therefore more control over needle as you plunge.
