- What is an MRI?
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- What is CT scanning?
- Computed Tomography scanning.
- What is an ECG?
- Electrocardiogram.
- What is an EEG?
- Electroencephalogram.
- What is PET scanning?
- Positron Emission Tomography scanning.
- What is an ultrasound?
- Diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
- What is endoscopy?
- A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera to visualize the interior of organs.
- What is a pacemaker?
- A device implanted in the chest to regulate heart rhythms.
- What is a defibrillator?
- A device used to restore normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock.
- What is LASIK?
- Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, a surgery for correcting vision.
- What is an X-ray?
- A form of electromagnetic radiation used for imaging bones and organs.
- What is robotic surgery?
- Surgery performed by a robotic system controlled by a surgeon.
- What is a stent?
- A small mesh tube used to treat narrow or weak arteries.
- What is gene therapy?
- A technique to treat genetic disorders by introducing genes into cells.
- What is telemedicine?
- The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using telecommunications technology.
- What is a prosthetic limb?
- An artificial limb used to replace a missing body part.
- What is deep brain stimulation?
- A procedure involving the implantation of electrodes in the brain to treat movement disorders.
- What is genetic screening?
- Testing for genetic diseases or predispositions.
- What is a blood glucose monitor?
- A device used to measure blood sugar levels.
- What is an ECG Holter monitor?
- A portable device for continuously monitoring heart activity.
- What is nuclear medicine imaging?
- Diagnostic techniques that use radioactive substances to visualize internal organs.
- What is a ventilator?
- A machine that assists with breathing in patients who are unable to breathe on their own.
- What is a pulse oximeter?
- A device used to measure oxygen saturation in the blood.
- What is cryotherapy?
- The use of extreme cold to treat various medical conditions.
- What is a cochlear implant?
- A device that restores hearing in individuals with severe hearing loss.
- What is artificial intelligence in healthcare?
- The use of AI algorithms to analyze medical data and assist in clinical decision-making.
- What is virtual reality therapy?
- The use of VR technology for psychological or physical therapy.
- What is a nebulizer?
- A device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation.
- What is an insulin pump?
- A device used by people with diabetes to administer insulin continuously.
- What is a 3D printer?
- A device that creates three-dimensional objects layer by layer from digital models.
- What is a hemodialysis machine?
- A machine that filters waste and excess fluids from the blood in patients with kidney failure.
- What is a spirometer?
- A device used to measure lung function by assessing airflow and volume.
- What is a CPAP machine?
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine, used to treat sleep apnea.
- What is a prosthetic heart valve?
- A mechanical or biological valve used to replace a damaged or diseased heart valve.
- What is an autoinjector?
- A device used to self-administer medication, typically for conditions like allergies or autoimmune diseases.
- What is an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)?
- A device implanted in the chest to monitor and correct irregular heart rhythms.
- What is a medical laser?
- A device that produces a narrow beam of intense light used for various medical procedures.
- What is a colonoscope?
- A flexible tube with a camera used to examine the inside of the colon.
- What is a centrifuge?
- A device used to separate substances of different densities in blood or other fluids.
- What is a pacemaker?
- A device implanted in the chest to regulate heart rhythms.
- What is a laparoscope?
- A thin tube with a camera used to visualize the inside of the abdomen during surgery.
- What is a pulse oximeter?
- A device used to measure oxygen saturation in the blood.
- What is a cochlear implant?
- A device that restores hearing in individuals with severe hearing loss.
- What is a ventilator?
- A machine that assists with breathing in patients who are unable to breathe on their own.
- What is a defibrillator?
- A device used to restore normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock.
- What is a prosthetic limb?
- An artificial limb used to replace a missing body part.
