Ciencia Médica - Suministros Médicos
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con suministros médicos, como "catéter", "yeso" y "bata".
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a flexible tube inserted into one's bladder, to drain and collect urine
catéter
El catéter se dejó en su lugar para monitorear la producción de orina del paciente después de la cirugía.
a tube inserted into a wound or body cavity to remove blood, pus, or other fluid
drenaje, dren
a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections
vendaje, venda
En caso de una emergencia, es importante saber cómo usar correctamente un vendaje para cubrir una herida.
a small sticky strip used to cover and protect an injuriy, typically a cut
curita, tirita
Con un rápido movimiento de muñeca, colocó una curita sobre el pequeño corte en la mano de su amiga.
a protective shell, usually plaster or fiberglass, that stabilizes broken bones or injured limbs
yeso, escayola
a soft pad applied with pressure for different healing purposes
compresa, apósito
Usando una compresa estéril, la herida se limpió suavemente.
one of a pair of sticks that people with movement difficulties put under their arms to help them walk or stand
muleta
Aprendió a usar muletas de manera eficiente, sorteando escaleras y superficies irregulares con facilidad.
a piece of fabric that covers a wound or sore
gasa, vendaje
El médico recomendó usar un vendaje impermeable para proteger el sitio quirúrgico.
a protective cover for a finger
dedal, protector de dedo
Los cirujanos usan dediles para prevenir infecciones.
a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury
botiquín de primeros auxilios, kit de primeros auxilios
Abrieron el botiquín de primeros auxilios para atender al jugador herido en el campo.
a waterproof bag filled with frozen material, such as crushed ice, used to cool parts of the body to reduce swelling, relieve pain, etc.
bolsa de hielo, compresa fría
Mantuvo una bolsa de hielo en su rodilla después de la lesión.
a clean pad or covering used to protect a wound, absorb fluids, or apply pressure or heat
compresa, vendaje
a covering worn over one eye to protect it or assist with medical treatment
parche, parche ocular
a cast made of a rigid material that holds a fractured bone in place and prevent movement
yeso, escayola
a moist mixture applied to the skin for healing, reducing inflammation, or relieving pain
cataplasma, emplasto
Se colocaban cataplasmas de eucalipto en el pecho para aliviar la congestión.
a bandage or piece of fabric that is tied around a person's neck to immobilize and rest a broken or injured arm
cabestrillo
a small, soft material used by a doctor, nurse, etc. for applying medication, cleansing a wound, or taking samples from someone’s body
hisopo
a device, such as a bandage, piece of fabric, etc. that arrests bleeding by applying pressure to the wound
torniquete
El botiquín de primeros auxilios incluía un torniquete para tratar lesiones graves.
(medicine) a supportive device for weakened areas, providing compression and stability
faja hernia, soporte lumbar
Después de la cirugía, usé un vendaje de soporte para ayudar en la recuperación de los músculos debilitados.
a metal frame used to provide support and balance to someone while walking
andador
a small device that delivers a measured amount of medicine directly into a person's lungs through the work of a person's breathing
inhalador
a container filled with hot water used for warmth and comfort in various situations, such as pain relief or staying warm in cold weather
bolsa de agua caliente, botella de agua caliente
a shallow vessel used as a toilet by people who are too ill to get out of bed
cuña, chata
a small tube inserted into a vein or body cavity, often for the delivery or removal of fluid
cánula
a piece of material that covers all or parts of one's face, particularly to prevent or reduce the spread of a disease
cubierta facial, mascarilla
a mask with two straps put behind the ears or tied at the back of the head, in order to provide protection against blood or body fluid splashes, infection, and air pollution
mascarilla quirúrgica
a protective robe or garment worn by surgeons in operating rooms and other parts of hospitals to prevent contamination
bata
a liquid or substance applied to the hands for the purpose of removing bacteria and other common pathogens
gel antibacterial
a piston syringe with a long thin needle for injecting substances under the skin
aguja hipodérmica
El médico preparó la hipodérmica para la inyección de insulina.
a medical device that keeps newborn babies warm and protected, especially if they are premature or sick
incubadora
Los bebés prematuros a menudo necesitan una incubadora para mantenerse calientes.
a covering worn over the face to protect against harmful substances, disease, or other hazards
mascarilla
a medical device used to provide arm support during blood collection procedures for more accurate and efficient venipuncture
cuña de flebotomía, soporte de brazo para flebotomía
a stainless steel waste receptacle used in medical settings for the disposal of solid waste during procedures
cubo de acero inoxidable para desechos, recipiente de residuos médicos de acero inoxidable
a medical measuring device used to accurately measure an individual's height or stature in healthcare settings
estadímetro, dispositivo de medición de estatura
something you wear to hold an injured or weak part of your body in position
soporte, férula
a mineral used in construction for plaster and drywall, in agriculture as a soil conditioner, and in medicine for producing surgical and orthopedic casts
yeso, escayola
Los agricultores aplican yeso al suelo para mejorar su estructura y la absorción de nutrientes.
(medicine) a thin cotton fabric used for sterile dressings, bandages, and wound care
gasa, venda de gasa
El médico envolvió mi tobillo torcido con gasa para apoyo.
a small, round cotton fiber ball used for various cosmetic and personal care purposes
bola de algodón, algodón hidrófilo
a two-piece protective garment that is worn by surgeons in the operation room
uniforme, pijama sanitario
advanced technologies and equipment that help keep people alive in critical health situations or challenging environments
sistema de soporte vital, sistema de mantenimiento de la vida
Los hospitales utilizan sistemas de soporte vital avanzados en cuidados críticos.
a small tube for precise dispensing of liquid medications into the eyes
cuentagotas para los ojos, gotero ocular
El cuentagotas facilitó la administración del tratamiento ocular prescrito.
a small glass container especially one that is used for holding liquids such as medicine or perfume
vial
