Ciência Médica - Instrumentos e dispositivos médicos

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

audiômetro

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

scanner, scanner médico

a device that spins samples to separate components based on density

centrífuga, aparelho de centrifugação

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

desfibrilhador

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

dispensador, dispositivo de distribuição

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

endoscópio

a device that measures physical work and energy expended during exercise

ergômetro

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

posto intravenoso, suporte intravenoso

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

otoscópio

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

cadeira de rodas, cadeira sobre rodas

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

estação de trabalho, posto de trabalho

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

depressor de língua, espátula de língua

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

termômetro, termômetro digital

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

estroboscópio

a medical device that measures lung air volume during breathing

espirômetro

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

roda de Wartenberg

a device that measures blood oxygen saturation non-invasively

oxímetro

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

pinça, forcipe

a small thin-bladed surgical knife particularly used in surgery

escalpelo, faca cirúrgica

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

ventilador, respirador

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

máquina de diatermia, aparelho de diatermia

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

esfigmomanômetro

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

esfigmomanómetro, medidor de pressão arterial

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

analisador de composição corporal, dispositivo de análise da composição corporal

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

monitor Holter, dispositivo Holter

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

unidade eletrocirúrgica, aparelho eletrocirúrgico

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

iluminador de raio-X, painel retroiluminado para filmes de raio-X

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

oftalmoscópio

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

evacuador de fumaça, extrator de fumaça

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

martelo de reflexo, martelo de reflexos

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

marca-passo, pacer

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

sonda, explorador

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

especulo, dilatador vaginal

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

macas, camas

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

EpiPen, autoinjetor

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

talas, splint

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

máquina de suporte à vida, dispositivo de suporte vital

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

monitor, dispositivo de monitoramento

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

máscara de oxigênio, máscara respiratória de oxigênio

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

agulha

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

seringa, seringa médica

a device used to weigh people or objects

balança, escala

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

andador, caminhador

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

tesoura cirúrgica, tesoura de cirurgia

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

microscópio operatório, microscópio cirúrgico

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

sutura, ponto de sutura

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

portageniflo, suporte para agulhas

a surgical tool for holding tissues aside during procedures

retrator, separador

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

restauradores, reparadores

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

aparelho auditivo, auxiliar auditivo

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

estetoscópio