Glossary - Hologic Aquilex Instructions D'utilisation

Glossary

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Term
Embolism
Flow rate
Hypervolemia
Hyponatremia
Hysteroscope
Intrauterine pressure
Intravasation
Contamination Soiling
Contraindication
Saline
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Statement
Sudden capillary blockage due to embolus
Quantity (in ml) of irrigation fluid flowing through tube set per minute
An increased volume of circulating blood
A low concentration (< 130 mmol/l) of sodium in the patient's bloodstream
Endoscope to look inside the uterus
Pressure in uterine cavity
Entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel
Pollution of rooms, water, foods, objects, or persons due to microorganisms or radioactive materi-
als, biological poisons or chemical agents
Circumstances (e.g., age, pregnancy, certain illness, medication) prohibiting the use of an other-
wise indicated measure (contrary to an indication)
Isotonic saline solution, i.e., one liter (l) contains 9.0 grams of sodium chloride.