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Ambulatory:
able to walk; not confined to bed
Antibiotic:
medication used to treat various infections
Apnea:
a temporary halt in breathing
Aspiration
: the act of breathing in fluid or a foreign body or substance
Biopsy
:
an examination of tissues removed from the body to make a diagnosis
Bradycardia:
An abnormally slow heartbeat
CAT Scan, CT Scan:
computerized x-ray of a part of the body or the entire body, more detailed and precise than an ordinary x-ray
Catheter:
a thin, hollow tube that can be inserted into the body to withdraw or insert fluid
Cardiac:
pertaining to the heart
CBC (complete blood count):
a blood test to see how many and what kind of blood cells an individual has; the test is done with a very small amount of blood
Chart:
patient's medical record; holds the complete history of the child's illness, medicines, and tests from the time of admission until he/she goes home
EEG (electroencephalogram):
Recordings of the electrical activity of the brain; the EEG may be useful in recording seizures.
EKG (electrocardiogram):
study of heart activity (also ECG)
Endoscopy:
a test/procedure in which a flexible tube with a light is used to look inside a body cavity or organ
Febrile
:
pertaining to fever
Gastrointestinal:
pertaining to all or some of the organs of the digestive tract, from mouth to anus
Hyperglycemia:
a condition where there is too much sugar in the bloodstream
Hypoglycemia:
a condition where there is not enough sugar in the bloodstream
Infusion:
the slow injection of a fluid into a vein or tissue
I & O's:
Input and output that is measured and recorded
I.V.:
intravenous; method of putting medicines, fluids, or nourishment (liquid food) directly into the body through a vein
Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap):
withdrawal of fluid from or injection of fluid/medicine into the subarachnoid space of membranous coverings of the lumbar (lower back) spine
Nasogastric tube (NG tube):
a tube inserted through the nose to the stomach, placed to drain the contents of the stomach or to provide nourishment if a patient's swallowing is impaired
NICU:
neonatal intensive care unit
NPO:
nothing to eat or drink
OR:
operating room
PICU:
pediatric intensive care unit
Pulse:
number of heartbeats per minute
PO:
take in orally
Pulmonary:
pertaining to the lungs
Renal:
pertaining to the kidneys
Rounds:
when the healthcare team meets together to discuss patient care
Saline:
a watery solution that contains a small amount of salt and is often used to administer drugs
Seizure:
a sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles that results in rhythmic movements of the body
Sepsis:
the infection of tissues by disease causing organisms
Shunt:
A device that is inserted into the body to redirect the flow of blood or ther fluid from one area to another
Sputum:
a mixture of saliva and mucus that is coughed up from the respiratory tract
Stenosis:
an abnormal narrowing of a passageway, such as a blood vessel or other type of opening in the body
Suction:
removing secretions with a suction devise
Syringe:
device used to inject fluid (i.e. medicine) into IV, muscle, or vein; also used without a needle to give medicine in the mouth
Tachycardia:
an abnormally rapid heartbeat
Vital signs:
temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration
If you have additional questions, please speak with your child's team of medical providers.
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