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 A stethoscope is used to listen to the heart, lungs and stomach. |
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 An IV Drip is a short, small plastic tube that is put into the vein (intravenous) using a needle. The plastic tube is then left in so that fluids and medicines can be given directly into the blood via the vein. It can also sometimes be used to take blood samples as well. |
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 Temporal Artery Thermometer reads the temperature by a simple stroke across the forehead. |
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 Gauze is a type of bandage made of cotton and is used to cover a wound to keep it clean. It can also be found in a sterile wrapper. |
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Free of germs and microorganisms |
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 A syringe with a needle screw to it, is usually used to inject medicine. |
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 The sphygmomanometer also known as the blood pressure meter is used to check the heart and the blood vessel. It is used with the stethoscope. |
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 A hemostat is most commonly used in surgical procedures but can also be used to clamp an IV drip. There are many different types of hemostats. |
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 A penlight is used to look at the pupils in case of a trauma. If the pupils don't react to the light or are enlarged, that is a sigh that there is a problem. |
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 A pulse oxymeter is used to measure the level of oxygen in the blood |
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 Alcohol swabs are used to disinfect the skin before an injection. It is always sterile. |
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Gloves are required when treating a patient to avoid contamination.
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Masks are use to protect patients from our germs so they don't get sicker or to protect us from contagious diseases.
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