Rooms
Rooms (ro͞omz)
Rooms (pronounced as /ruːmz/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to different sections or areas within a healthcare facility, each designed for a specific purpose. The etymology of the word "room" comes from the Old English rūm, meaning "space" or "scope".
Examination Room
An Examination Room (pronounced as /ɪgˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən ruːm/) is a room in a hospital or clinic where doctors examine patients. It is typically equipped with a patient examination table and various medical instruments.
Operating Room
An Operating Room (pronounced as /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ ruːm/), also known as an operating theatre, is a room within a hospital where surgical procedures are carried out in a sterile environment.
Recovery Room
A Recovery Room (pronounced as /rɪˈkʌvəri ruːm/), also known as a post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), is a room in a hospital where patients are placed after surgery for monitoring and recovery from anesthesia.
Emergency Room
An Emergency Room (pronounced as /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi ruːm/), also known as an accident & emergency (A&E), emergency department (ED), or casualty department, is a medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine and acute care of patients who present without prior appointment.
Waiting Room
A Waiting Room (pronounced as /ˈweɪtɪŋ ruːm/) is a room in a hospital or clinic where patients or their relatives can wait before or after a medical appointment or procedure.
Related Terms
- Hospital: A health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
- Clinic: A healthcare facility that is primarily focused on the care of outpatients.
- Ward: A room in a hospital typically holding six or more patients.
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): A department of a hospital where critically ill patients are housed for treatment by a multidisciplinary team.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rooms
- Wikipedia's article - Rooms
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