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Press (pronounced: /prɛs/) is a term used in various medical contexts, often referring to the act of applying pressure or force.
Etymology
The term "press" originates from the Old French presser, which is derived from the Latin pressare, meaning "to press" or "to push".
Medical Usage
In the medical field, "press" can refer to several different actions or procedures:
- Blood Pressure: This is the pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. It is one of the principal vital signs.
- Compression Bandage: This is a bandage or wrapping that is specifically designed to apply pressure to a specific area of the body.
- Chest Compressions: These are a critical component of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and are performed by pressing down on the chest of a person who has had a cardiac arrest.
- Pressure Ulcer: Also known as bedsores, these are areas of damaged skin and tissue that develop when sustained pressure - usually from lying in bed or sitting in a wheelchair - cuts off circulation to vulnerable parts of the body.
Related Terms
- Pressure Point: This is a specific point on the body where a blood vessel or nerve is close to the surface of the skin. Pressure points can be used in various medical and therapeutic techniques.
- Pressor: This is a type of medication that raises blood pressure.
- Impression (medicine): This is a term used in medicine to indicate the most likely diagnosis based on the available evidence and clinical judgment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Press
- Wikipedia's article - Press
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