slang starting with 'i'
I&O
- Definition:
- Intake and output. It is the measurement of food/fluids that enter and exit the body. Measuring a patient's I&O is a valuable indicator of his or her nutritional/fluid balance. Retaining too much fluid can lead to edema, whereas not retaining enough fluid can result in dehydration. I&O records are usually taken every shift and the total I&O balance is recorded over a 24-hour period.
- Usage:
- Her I&O's suggest that a change in medication may be needed.
I'll buy that
- Definition:
- An expression heard in surgery whereby the surgeon is trumpeting to the O.R. staff his/her admiration for their work. This is often triggered by successfully managing a particularly challenging part of the surgery and doing it either in a quicker amount of time than usual or on the first attempt.
- Usage:
- Okay, one more of the lateral...
I'll buy that! Now give me some 3-0 and let's get out of here.
ICE
- Definition:
- ICE (In Case of Emergency) A method of finding out who to call if the patient is unresponsive,and has a cell phone. Cell users will place ICE before the name of the person to be called in an emergency.
- Usage:
- EMS personnel find an unconscious individual w/o identification, but has a cell phone. While checking the contacts, they see the term ICE before several names. ex. ICE-MOM 999-888-0000.
ice cream cone sign
- Definition:
- One xray view that can help determine a posterior dislocation of the humerus. Internal rotation of the humeral head on xray results in what is known as an ice cream cone sign. The humeral head (single-scoop ice cream) sits on top of the greater tuberosity (cone).
- Usage:
- Notice the ice cream cone sign is here (points on film). Remember, the greater tuberosity protrudes anteriorly as the head is rotated posteriorly.
ICP
- Definition:
- Intracranial pressure. The pressure exerted on the brain's intracranial blood vessels and the brain tissue itself. ICP is typically 0–10 mm Hg. At 20–25 mm Hg, the high-end of normal, treatment to reduce a patient's ICP is needed.
- Usage:
- Marge came in with a headache, nausea, and was vomiting. She said she bumped her head pretty hard yesterday. Check her ICP and get a CT to check for a hemorrhage.
improving his claim
- Definition:
- When the victim of minor accident wants something to substantiate his insurance/legal claim but really needs no medical treatment.
- Usage:
- The guy was just improving his claim, so I sent him packing. AIG has enough problems -- they don't need this guy trying to bilk 'em out of a couple dimes.
International House of Pancakes
- Definition:
- A neurology unit full of patients (often stroke victims) spiraling off into babbling, incomprehensible rages and neo-comatose funks. The melange of sounds resembles an international hub of activity in which no one understands anything being said.
- Usage:
- I think he's still in the International House of Pancakes.
It will look better on xray
- Definition:
- A phrase used following an orthopedic surgery case whereby the outcome of hardware implanted is good and acceptable but there might be a screw that is just a hair too long. Some times it will be changed out at the last minute in order for the xray to appear better or more uniform. Clinically and functionally it will generally have no impact.
- Usage:
- What do you think about that cortical screw? Should we switch it out?
-Yea, it will look better on xray.
donorcycle
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A motorcycle. The term......
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