Maneuver

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Maneuver (məˈno͞ovər)

Maneuver is a term used in the medical field to describe a planned and regulated movement or series of movements, often used in diagnostic procedures or therapeutic interventions.

Etymology

The term "maneuver" originates from the Latin word "manuoperare", which means "to work with the hand". It was later adopted into Old French as "manoeuvre", meaning "to manipulate, to operate".

Related Terms

  • Heimlich Maneuver: A procedure used to help a choking person by thrusting the diaphragm, forcing air up the windpipe to dislodge the obstruction.
  • Valsalva Maneuver: A breathing technique used to increase pressure in the chest, affecting heart rate and blood pressure.
  • Leopold's Maneuvers: A common and systematic way to determine the position of a fetus inside the woman's uterus.
  • Epley Maneuver: A sequence of movements to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
  • McRoberts Maneuver: A common first-line treatment for shoulder dystocia during childbirth.

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