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2. Port (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   In medicine, a port or chemoport is a small appliance that is installed beneath the skin. A catheter (plastic tube) connects the port to a vein . Under the skin, the port has a septum (a silicone membrane) through which drugs can be injected and blood samples can be drawn many times, usually with less discomfort for the patient (and clinician ...

3. Punctal plug - Wikipedia

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   A punctal plug, also known as tear duct plug or lacrimal plug, is a small medical device that is inserted into the tear duct (puncta) of an eye to block the duct. This prevents the drainage of liquid from the eye. They are used to treat dry eye. Artificial tears are usually still required after punctal plug insertion. [1]

4. Instruments used in general medicine - Wikipedia

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   Medical halogen penlight: to see into the eye, natural orifices, etc. and to test for pupillary light reflex, etc. Medical ultrasound: to create an image of internal body structures Nasogastric tube: for nasogastric suction or the introduction of food or drugs into the body Nebulizer: to produce aerosols of drugs to be administered by ...

5. Medical tricorder - Wikipedia

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   A medical tricorder is a handheld [1] portable [2] scanning device to be used by consumers [3] to self-diagnose medical conditions [4] within seconds [3] and take basic vital measurements. While the device is not yet on the mass market, there are numerous reports of other scientists and inventors also working to create such a device as well as ...

6. Blood lancet - Wikipedia

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   Lancets are used to make punctures, such as a fingerstick, to obtain small blood specimens. Blood lancets are generally disposable. Lancets are also used to prick the skin in dermatological testing for allergies. [1] A blood-sampling device, also known as a lancing device, is an instrument equipped with a lancet

7. Category:Medical equipment - Wikipedia

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   Medical devices (7 C, 108 P) Diabetes-related supplies and medical equipment (22 P) Medical dressings (19 P) E. Emergency medical equipment (23 P) Endoscopes (4 P) I.