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abg
(Arterial Blood Gas) a blood gas drawn from an artery; usually from the patient's arm, leg, or central line.
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afp test
(alpha-fetoprotein) a blood test performed on pregnant women that can possibly identify fetal abnormalities by measuring the maternal serum level; usually performed at 16-18 weeks of gestation.
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agenesis
absence.
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amniocentesis
a medical procedure performed on pregnant women that can identify possible fetal abnormalities by running lab tests on amniotic fluid. It involves inserting a needle through the woman's abdomen and into the amniotic sac and then removing an amount of amniotic fluid for testing.
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analgesic
(pain killer) medication that relieves pain and discomfort (Tylenol, Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Tegretol, ect).
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antibiotic
a medication that prohibits growth of or destroys microorganisms that cause infections (Amoxicilline, Amphotericin, Erythromycin, Gentamicin, Azapen, Staphcillin, Vancomycin, Tetracycline, etc.)
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artery
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body's organs.
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bagging
A procedure that uses an Ambu Bag to manually pump air into a patient's lungs.
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