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A method of overcoming the airway resistance that is required to move gas through the resistance of an endotracheal tube.  

In catatonia, an exaggerated attempt to cooperate with a request or a command made by another person.  

In radiology, an ionization chamber or solid-state device that terminates the radiation exposure at a preset level. It is used either to optimize radiographic technique, or to maximize patient safety, or both. The x-ray system incorporates integrated circuits that possess the capability to autonomously conclude the exposure phase as soon as the desired levels of…

Drug storage devices or cabinets that electronically dispense medications in a controlled fashion and track medication use, replacing or supporting the traditional unit-dose drug delivery system.  

Software used in clinical medicine to suggest diagnoses and treatments based on the clinical data and algorithms for their interpretation.  

The lysosomes that enable digestion of injured portions of the cell in which they are located.  

Grafting of corneal tissue taken from the patient’s other eye.  

An antibody that causes dissolution of cells of the individual from which it was obtained and of other individuals of the same species.  

A syringe that contains a spring-loaded needle with a preloaded dose of medication. When placed against the body with a stabbing motion, the device activates and administers a calculated dose of medication. Commonly used for self-administration of epinephrine (to mitigate anaphylaxis); by migraine sufferers (to achieve prompt relief of headache); or by military and emergency…

Returning blood or body fluids from blood vessels, cavities, or surgical fields to the patient.