3 definitions by A.D.LEE & Co.
An individual proficient in managing high acuity medical situations with an intuitive ability to assess end-tidal CO2 and visual skin turgor. The first level in a three tiered system involving (1) Capnographer (2) Master Capnographer (3) MCI Commandographer.
Upon intubating the patient the lead capnographer determined the patient had a low end tidal due to hyperventilation. Per capnographer "hyperventilation is likely from dehydration as suggested by the poor skin turgor noted on approach".
by A.D.LEE & Co. February 14, 2019
A serious medical condition resulting from increased pressure within a muscle compartment most commonly presenting in the fore or hind limbs.
"EMS, can you tell me why you called the ambulance today?"
"A tree limb hit my hind limb and the pain has become excruciating!"
" You may have The Compartment Syndrome, lets get you to the hospital."
"A tree limb hit my hind limb and the pain has become excruciating!"
" You may have The Compartment Syndrome, lets get you to the hospital."
by A.D.LEE & Co. February 15, 2019
A statement commonly expressed during an episode of transient aphasia resulting from a disruption to the understanding of a newly learned cognitively demanding concept.
"Class, it week 3 of cardiology, now that you know what a STEMI is here is a bunch of STEMI's that look like STEMI's but aren't."
Students" But For Why?"
Students" But For Why?"
by A.D.LEE & Co. February 15, 2019