An assessment tool used to gauge the severity of patient injuries, e.g., after a fall, gunshot wound, or auto accident....

Accentuated risk of accidental tissue injury (e.g., wound, bum, fracture).  

Toxicosis from retained products that normally are excreted shortly after formation.  

The application of blood pressure cuffs to three extremities; used in certain types of medical emergencies, such as acute pulmonary...

The level below which tissue radiation exposure will be least harmful. Some organs are less tolerant to radiation than others....

A type of connective tissue consisting of delicate fibers forming interlacing networks. Fibers stain selectively with silver stains and are...

The delay between the first administration of a medication and the onset of or recovery from its effects.  

A rare form of thyroiditis characterized by fibrotic destruction of the thyroid gland. The fibrotic tissue extends beyond the capsule...

A device with a suitable sensor that continuously monitors and records temperature.  

A pattern of regulating and integrating into daily living programs for treatment of illness and its sequelae that are sufficient...