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11/11/2016

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Mediastinal
Definition
the space in the chest between the pleural sacs of the lungs that contains all the tissues and organs of the chest except the lungs and pleurae.
Term
CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. An emergency procedure in which the heart and lungs are made to work by compressing the chest overlying the heart and forcing air into the lungs.
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection, an infection in any part of the urinary system.
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
Term
Prn
Definition
Pro re nata, use when neccessary
Term
Fever
Definition
Any temperature above 98.6
Term
ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
Patients whose heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of there body due to artery disease.
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breath.
Term
NAS
Definition
No added salt.
Term
Dementia
Definition
A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
Term
Delirium
Definition
Serious disturbance in mental abilities that result in confused thinking and reduced awareness of surroundings.
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram, that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart.
Term
Blood transfusion
Definition
The process of receiving blood or blood products into ones circulation intravenously.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs which may fill with fluid.
Term
Fundoscopic
Definition
Examination of the eye.
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
A heart doctor.
Term
Hematologist
Definition
A blood doctor.
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis
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