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.
Dude
(4)
The most common cause ......
Reply | Show/Hide Thread