Scienza Medica - Forniture mediche

a flexible tube inserted into one's bladder, to drain and collect urine

catetere

a tube that removes fluids from wounds or body cavities to aid healing

drenaggio, tubo di drenaggio

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

benda

a small sticky strip used to cover and protect an injuriy, typically a cut

cerotto

a shell, made of plaster or fiberglass, that surrounds anatomical structures in order to stabilize and protect them

calco

a soft pad applied with pressure for different healing purposes

compressa, impacco

one of a pair of sticks that people with movement difficulties put under their arms to help them walk or stand

stampella

a piece of fabric that covers a wound or sore

benda

a protective cover for a finger

protezione per il dito, copri-dito

a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury

kit di pronto soccorso

a waterproof bag filled with frozen material, such as crushed ice, used to cool parts of the body to reduce swelling, relieve pain, etc.

impacco di ghiaccio

a clean pad or covering used to apply pressure, absorb fluids, or protect a wound

compressa, panno

a covering worn over one eye to protect or conceal it, often used for medical reasons

benda oculare, patch per occhio

a cast made of a rigid material that holds a fractured bone in place and prevent movement

calco in gesso

a moist mixture applied to the skin for healing, reducing inflammation, or relieving pain

cataplasma, pasta medicinale

a bandage or piece of fabric that is tied around a person's neck to immobilize and rest a broken or injured arm

sling

a small, soft material used by a doctor, nurse, etc. for applying medication, cleansing a wound, or taking samples from someone’s body

tampone

a device, such as a bandage, piece of fabric, etc. that arrests bleeding by applying pressure to the wound

laccio emostatico

(medicine) a supportive device for weakened areas, providing compression and stability

ortesi, supporto

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

camminatore

a small device that delivers a measured amount of medicine directly into a person's lungs through the work of a person's breathing

inalatore

a container filled with hot water used for warmth and comfort in various situations, such as pain relief or staying warm in cold weather

bottiglia dell'acqua calda, borsa dell'acqua calda

a shallow vessel used as a toilet by people who are too ill to get out of bed

padella

a small tube inserted into a vein or body cavity, often for the delivery or removal of fluid

cannula

a piece of material that covers all or parts of one's face, particularly to prevent or reduce the spread of a disease

faccia coperta

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

maschera chirurgica

a protective robe or garment worn by surgeons in operating rooms and other parts of hospitals to prevent contamination

abito

a liquid or substance applied to the hands for the purpose of removing bacteria and other common pathogens

disinfettante per le mani

a piston syringe with a long thin needle for injecting substances under the skin

ipodermico

a piece of equipment used to help babies who are weak or born too early survive by providing a controlled environmental conditions

incubatore

a nose and mouth covering that prevents the spread of particles and contaminants

maschera

a medical device used to provide arm support during blood collection procedures for more accurate and efficient venipuncture

cuneo per flebotomia, supporto per flebotomia

a stainless steel waste receptacle used in medical settings for the disposal of solid waste during procedures

secchio dell'immondizia, secchio per rifiuti

a medical measuring device used to accurately measure an individual's height or stature in healthcare settings

stadiometro, misuratore di altezza

something you wear to hold an injured or weak part of your body in position

supporto, sostegno

a mineral used in construction for plaster and drywall, in agriculture as a soil conditioner, and in medicine for producing surgical and orthopedic casts

gesso, gesso minerale

(medicine) a thin cotton fabric used for sterile dressings, bandages, and wound care

garza, tessuto di garza

a small, round cotton fiber ball used for various cosmetic and personal care purposes

batuffolo di cotone, pallina di cotone

a two-piece protective garment that is worn by surgeons in the operation room

strofina

advanced technologies and equipment that help keep people alive in critical health situations or challenging environments

sistema di supporto vitale, sistema di sostegno alla vita

a small tube for precise dispensing of liquid medications into the eyes

pipetta, gocciaio

a small glass container especially one that is used for holding liquids such as medicine or perfume

fiala