Glossary - Hologic Aquilex Manual De Instrucciones

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Glossary

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