bronchial blocker

A device which can be inserted down a tracheal tube after tracheal intubation so as to block off the right or left main bronchus of the lungs in order to be able to achieve a controlled one sided ventilation of the lungs in thoracic surgery.

Using a bronchial blocker that blocks something that helps you, helps you?

by Overall1728 September 24, 2023

aspirator

A suction machine used to remove mucus, blood, and other bodily fluids from a patient for no reason

What is the aspirator going to do? Drain all my blood?

by Overall1728 September 23, 2023

Bakri balloon

A medical device used in obstetrics to manage postpartum hemorrhage

We need the Bakri balloon before her ginormous period leaks everywhere.

by Overall1728 September 24, 2023

automated tissue image analysis

The use of computer algorithms and software to analyze and interpret images of biological tissues, often obtained through techniques like histology or medical imaging.

Use the automated tissue image analysis correctly or you’ll ruin the cells’ family picture.

by Overall1728 September 23, 2023

biothesiometry

A medical test used to assess a person’s ability to sense vibrations, particularly in their extremities.

Biothesiometry, give one to a dirty-minded person and it would’ve given them deja vu.

by Overall1728 September 24, 2023

bubble oxygenator

A medical device used during cardiac surgery or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation procedures to oxygenate and remove carbon dioxide from a patient’s blood.

I thought the bubble oxygenator is for the lungs.

by Overall1728 September 24, 2023

burn recovery bed

A specialized medical equipment designed to provide optimal care and comfort for patients recovering from burn injuries.

A burn recovery bed is better than my bed.

by Overall1728 September 24, 2023