Overall1728's definitions

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

Arsenopyrite

An iron arsenic sulfide with a chemical composition of FeAsS.

Miner: I think I find some Arsenopyrite

by Overall1728 September 20, 2023

Bodok seal

a specialized washer that ensures a gas-tight seal between the cylinder yoke or regulator of an anaesthetic machine or any medical device requiring a gas supply, and a gas cylinder.

If only a Bodok seal was a real seal and not just some washer for medical purposes.

by Overall1728 September 24, 2023

BELTRI

An apparatus designed for the mobilization of bedridden patients.

BELTRI, a belt for paralyzed people.

by Overall1728 September 24, 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

borescope

A tool used for visual inspection of hard-to-reach or inaccessible areas, such as inside engines, pipes, or other confined spaces.

A borescope is technically a telescope for small spaces.

by Overall1728 September 24, 2023

autoclave

A device used in various industries, including healthcare and laboratories, to sterilize equipment and materials by subjecting them to high-pressure steam at a specific temperature.

Using an autoclave is the best way to kill bacteria. The pressure might pop your eyes out and your skin might melt, but it is still better than hand sanitizer.

by Overall1728 September 23, 2023