Portable Surgical Hospital
Portable Surgical Hospital
A Portable Surgical Hospital (pronunciation: pɔːrtəbəl sɜːrdʒɪkəl hɒspɪtəl) is a mobile medical facility designed to provide immediate surgical care to patients in remote or disaster-stricken areas.
Etymology
The term "Portable Surgical Hospital" is derived from the English words "portable", meaning movable or transportable, "surgical", pertaining to or involving surgery, and "hospital", a place where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care.
Description
A Portable Surgical Hospital is typically equipped with all the necessary medical equipment and supplies needed to perform emergency surgeries. This includes operating rooms, anesthesia equipment, sterilization facilities, and intensive care units. The hospital is designed to be easily transported and quickly set up in any location, making it ideal for use in disaster relief efforts, military operations, and remote areas with limited access to medical facilities.
Related Terms
- Field Hospital: A temporary hospital or mobile medical unit that provides medical services to soldiers or civilians in a war zone or disaster area.
- MASH Unit: A type of field hospital used by the United States Army during the Korean and Vietnam wars.
- Emergency Medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illness or injury.
- Trauma Center: A hospital equipped and staffed to provide comprehensive emergency medical services to patients suffering traumatic injuries.
- Disaster Medicine: The area of medical specialization serving both disaster preparedness and the immediate needs of victims suffering from a disaster.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Portable Surgical Hospital
- Wikipedia's article - Portable Surgical Hospital
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