Science Médicale - Instruments et Appareils Médicaux

a device that tests and measures hearing by presenting different tones at varying volumes and frequencies

audiomètre

‌a device used by doctors and physicians that produces an image of structures within the body on a computer screen

scanner

a device that spins samples to separate components based on density

centrifugeuse, centrifuge

a piece of equipment that uses a preset voltage to apply an electric shock to the chest wall or heart

défibrillateur

a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings

distributeur, distributeur de produits

a lighted optical instrument that consists of a very small camera and is used to look inside a body cavity or an organ

endoscope

a device that measures physical work and energy expended during exercise

ergomètre

a medical device for holding IV fluid bags and administering fluids or medications to patients

poteau intraveineux, support intraveineux

a medical instrument for examining the ear canal and eardrum during medical checkups

otoscope

a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons

fauteuil roulant

a specialized area or station where healthcare professionals perform tasks such as patient monitoring, medication administration, or record-keeping

postes de travail, stations de travail

a flat and thin medical instrument, usually made of wood or plastic, used to hold down the tongue during a mouth and throat examination

abaisse-langue, dépresser de langue

a device used to measure a person's body temperature to assess for fever or abnormal temperature

thermomètre, thermomètre digital

a device that produces quick flashes of light to make the movements of the vocal cords appear slower for detailed examination and diagnosis

stroboscope

a medical device that measures lung air volume during breathing

spiromètre

a device with a small wheel and sharp spikes used for sensory stimulation or as a diagnostic tool in neurology

roue de Wartenberg

a device that measures blood oxygen saturation non-invasively

oxymètre

a device that sterilizes medical equipment using high-pressure steam

autoclave

an instrument used by physicians or scientists in medical operations for picking up, holding, and pulling things

forceps, pince

a small thin-bladed surgical knife particularly used in surgery

scalpel, bistouri

a piece of medical equipment that facilitates breathing by sending air in and out of the lungs to assist patients in cases of respiratory failure

respirateur

a medical device that generates heat in tissues using high-frequency electrical currents for therapeutic purposes

machine de diathermie, appareil de diathermie

a medical device that measures blood pressure by applying and releasing external pressure to the artery, providing systolic and diastolic readings

sphygmomanomètre

a medical device used to measure blood pressure with an inflatable cuff, gauge, and stethoscope or digital display

tensiomètre, manomètre de pression artérielle

a device that measures and analyzes body composition for health and fitness assessment

analyseur de composition corporelle, dispositif de mesure de la composition corporelle

a portable medical device used for 24-hour heart activity monitoring to assess heart rhythm and detect cardiac abnormalities

moniteur Holter, appareil Holter

a medical device for precise tissue cutting, coagulation, and cauterization during surgery, using electrical energy

unité électrochirurgicale, appareil électrochirurgical

a backlit panel for viewing x-ray films and radiographic images by healthcare professionals

panneau de visualisation de radiographies, illuminateur de radiographies

a medical tool for examining the interior of the eye, aiding in the diagnosis of eye conditions

ophtalmoscope

a device used during surgery to remove smoke and odors from electrocautery or laser devices for a clear and safe surgical field

extracteur de fumée, évacuateur de fumée

a medical instrument used to assess reflexes by striking tendons during neurological examinations

marteau à réflexes, marteau réflexe

an electronic device implanted inside a person's body to help regulate their heart rate

tissu cardionecteur

a slender medical instrument with a blunt end used particularly for exploration of wounds or body cavities

sonde

a medical instrument used during the internal genitalia examination to dilate the opening of a body cavity

spéculum

an instrument fitted with two poles and a long piece of canvas used to carry the sick, the injured, or the dead

brancard

a hypodermic device used in emergencies to treat a severe allergic reaction by giving an injection of epinephrine

adrénaline auto-injectable, d'épinéphrine

an immobilizing device, such as a cast or brace, that protects a broken or injured part of the body during therapy or recovery period

attelle

a device that keeps someone alive when they are seriously ill and are unable to breathe on their own

appareil d'assistance respiratoire

an electronic device that warns of trouble and continuously tracks the operation of a system

interphone

a breathing device worn over the nose and mouth that is hooked up to an oxygen tank

masque à oxygène

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

aiguille

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

seringue

a device used to weigh people or objects

balance

a metal enclosing framework with wheels and handles that helps disabled or frail people maintain their balance while walking

trotteur

specialized cutting instruments used in surgery for precise cutting and dissecting of tissues with serrated edges and different blade shapes

ciseaux chirurgicaux, ciseaux de chirurgie

a magnifying tool used in surgery for precise visualization of the surgical field

microscope opératoire, microscope de chirurgie

a stitch or series of stitches made to secure the edges of a wound or surgical opening

suture, point de suture

a surgical instrument used to hold and manipulate needles during suturing procedures

porte-aiguille, tenaille à aiguilles

a surgical tool for holding tissues aside during procedures

écarteur, rétracteur

the tools or methods that repair or enhance physiological functions for health improvement

restaurateurs, rénovateurs

a small electronic device that is worn in or behind the ear and is specifically designed to amplify inaudible sounds to help a person with hearing loss

appareil auditif

a medical instrument used in auscultation for detecting sounds generated inside the body, such as heartbeat and breathing

stéthoscope