Overall1728's definitions

Bair Hugger

A medical device used to maintain a patient’s body temperature during surgery.

The Bair Hugger is probably the best hug ever.

by Overall1728 September 24, 2023

bubble sensor

A device designed to detect the presence of gas bubbles in a liquid.

A bubble sensor would just tell the bubble to get the fuck out of here.

by Overall1728 September 24, 2023

abductor wedge

A medical device or cushion designed to help maintain proper positioning and alignment of the legs, particularly after certain types of surgery or to prevent hip joint contractures in individuals with limited mobility.

Surgeon 1: Be careful, you know what happened last time
Surgeon 2: I know, but this time I will not destroy the abductor wedge again

by Overall1728 September 21, 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

artificial urinary sphincter

A medical device used to treat urinary incontinence, typically in men.

So, artificial urinary sphincter is for typically men.

by Overall1728 September 23, 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

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