Appliances
Appliances (Medicine)
Appliances (pronunciation: /əˈplʌɪənsɪz/) in the context of medicine, refers to a broad category of devices, instruments, or apparatuses used for specific medical purposes. The term is derived from the Latin word "applicare" meaning 'to apply'.
Types of Medical Appliances
There are various types of medical appliances used in different fields of medicine. Some of these include:
- Prosthetics: These are artificial devices that replace a missing body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth.
- Orthotics: These are devices that are designed to align, support, or correct deformities, or to improve the movement of, the body or its parts.
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME): This category includes items like wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, and oxygen equipment.
- Diagnostic Equipment: These are appliances used to identify diseases or other conditions. Examples include MRI machines, CT scanners, and X-ray machines.
- Therapeutic Equipment: These are appliances used in the treatment of diseases or other conditions. Examples include dialysis machines, ventilators, and infusion pumps.
Usage
Medical appliances are used in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and homes. They are used by healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and therapists, as well as by patients under the guidance of these professionals.
Related Terms
- Medical Device: A broader term that includes medical appliances as well as other tools, machines, and materials used in healthcare.
- Medical Equipment: A term often used interchangeably with medical appliances, though it can also refer to a broader category of items used in healthcare.
- Medical Technology: The field that encompasses the creation and use of medical appliances and other medical devices.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Appliances
- Wikipedia's article - Appliances
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