Emergency Medical Procedures

noun a substance that causes insensitivity to pain or loss of consciousness

adjective relating to or causing insensitivity to pain or loss of consciousness

• The anesthetic administered by the anesthesiologist ensured the patient felt no pain during the surgery.
• I couldn't feel a thing thanks to the anesthetic they gave me at the dentist.
• The anesthetic hit me like a ton of bricks, I was out like a light.
• His calming presence acted as an anesthetic to her anxiety, soothing her nerves.

noun a red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

• The doctor analyzed the patient's blood sample for any abnormalities.
• I hate getting my blood drawn at the doctor's office.
• That horror movie was so gory, there was blood everywhere!
• The team showed true grit and determination, they played with blood, sweat, and tears.

noun a thick mass or lump of a solid substance

verb to become thick and coagulated into a mass

• A blood clot can be a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention.
• I heard that John had a clot in his leg and had to go to the hospital.
• I can't believe she clotted up the whole situation by spreading rumors.
• The traffic jam was like a clot in the flow of cars on the highway.

adjective in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged period of time

• The patient remained comatose in the intensive care unit.
• He's been comatose for days, it's really worrying.
• Dude, after that party, I was practically comatose.
• The boring lecture put me in a comatose state.

verb to suffer violent involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles

• The patient began to convulse uncontrollably after being administered the wrong medication.
• I freaked out when I saw him convulse like that.
• She started convulsing out of nowhere and it was scary.
• The news of the scandal caused the company's stock to convulse wildly.

noun a brand name for the drug meperidine, which is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain

• The doctor prescribed Demerol to manage the patient's post-operative pain.
• I heard Demerol is really strong stuff for pain.
• I need some Demerol to knock me out.
• Demerol was like a magic potion that made all my worries disappear.

noun a substance that induces vomiting

adjective causing vomiting

• The doctor prescribed an emetic to induce vomiting in the patient.
• I heard that taking that medicine can make you feel like you need to throw up.
• That pill is like an emetic - it'll make you puke for sure.
• The movie was so bad, it was almost emetic in nature.

noun physical harm or damage to a person's body

adjective involving or causing physical harm or damage

• The athlete suffered a serious injury during the championship game.
• My brother twisted his ankle and now he's out with an injury.
• I heard she got a gnarly injury skateboarding down the hill.
• Her harsh words caused an emotional injury that will take time to heal.

noun a condition in which the muscles of the jaw become rigid and painful, typically as a result of infection with tetanus

• Lockjaw, also known as tetanus, is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system.
• I heard that lockjaw can be caused by stepping on a rusty nail.
• My jaw is so tight, it feels like I have lockjaw!
• After the accident, he was so shocked that he had a case of emotional lockjaw and couldn't speak for hours.

verb to cause someone to become unable to move or feel all or part of their body

• The accident left him with a spinal cord injury that could paralyze him from the waist down.
• I heard that the fear of public speaking can paralyze some people.
• That horror movie totally paralyzed me with fear!
• The shocking news seemed to paralyze her ability to think clearly.

verb A word that expresses an action or state of being, in this case 'sedated' is the past tense of the verb 'sedate', meaning to administer a sedative to induce calmness or relaxation.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'sedated' describes the state of being calm or relaxed due to the effects of a sedative.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, in this case 'sedated' can be used as an adverb to describe how someone is feeling after being sedated.

• The patient was sedated before undergoing the surgery.
• They sedated him before the procedure.
• They knocked him out before the operation.
• The calming music sedated her anxious mind.

noun the action of capturing someone or something using force

• The patient experienced a seizure and was immediately taken to the hospital.
• My friend had a seizure last night, it was really scary.
• I can't believe he had a seizure during the exam, that's rough.
• The company suffered a seizure in the stock market after the scandal was revealed.

noun a rigid support used for the immobilization of a broken bone or injured body part

• The doctor applied a splint to the patient's broken arm to immobilize it.
• I heard you have to wear a splint for a few weeks after spraining your wrist.
• I can't believe I have to rock this splint for the next month.
• She used humor as a splint to help cope with the difficult situation.

noun a stretching or tearing of ligaments, especially in a joint

verb to wrench or twist the ligaments of (an ankle, wrist, or other joint) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation

• The doctor diagnosed her with a sprain in her ankle and recommended rest and ice.
• I think I might have a sprain in my wrist from playing basketball too hard.
• Dude, I totally sprained my ankle trying to do that skateboard trick.
• Her pride took a sprain when she failed the exam she studied so hard for.

noun a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

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• The patient remained in a stupor after the surgery.
• He was in a total stupor after staying up all night studying.
• She was in a stupor after partying all weekend.
• The news of the company's bankruptcy left everyone in a stupor.

noun a serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle contractions, particularly in the jaw and neck

adjective related to or characteristic of tetanus

• The doctor recommended getting a tetanus shot after stepping on a rusty nail.
• I heard you might need a tetanus booster if you cut yourself with that old knife.
• I better go get a tetanus jab before it's too late.
• His negative attitude was like a mental tetanus, infecting everyone around him.

noun a pain in or around a tooth

• I am experiencing a severe toothache and need to see a dentist as soon as possible.
• Ouch, my tooth is killing me with this toothache. I should probably make a dentist appointment.
• My toothache is driving me nuts, I can't deal with this pain anymore.
• Dealing with this project is like having a constant toothache, it's a persistent source of discomfort.

noun the action of ejecting matter from the stomach through the mouth

• The patient presented with symptoms of vomiting and nausea.
• She felt sick to her stomach and started vomiting.
• I can't believe he was vomiting all night after the party.
• The terrible news was like a punch to the gut, leaving me feeling like I was vomiting emotions.

noun a type of breathing pattern that occurs in the final stages of life

adjective describing the breathing pattern associated with the final stages of life

• The medical team observed the patient's agonal breathing as a sign of impending respiratory failure.
• When someone is struggling to breathe, they may exhibit agonal breathing.
• I freaked out when I saw my friend gasping for air and doing that agonal breathing thing.
• The dying campfire let out one last gasp of flame, like agonal breathing before fading away.

noun a type of stroke that occurs when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain, resulting in reduced blood flow

• An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the brain.
• My grandma had an ischemic stroke last year, but she's doing much better now.
• I heard Bob's uncle had a mini stroke, but it turned out to be an ischemic stroke.
• Facing rejection felt like an ischemic stroke to his ego.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of blood

• Hemophobia is a medical condition characterized by an extreme fear of blood.
• My friend has hemophobia, so we have to be careful not to show her any blood.
• I didn't realize how bad his hemophobia was until he fainted at the sight of a paper cut.
• Her hemophobia towards violence in movies makes it difficult for her to enjoy action films.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'convulsions' is a noun referring to a sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body caused by involuntary muscle contractions.

verb A word used to describe an action or state of being. In this case, 'be' is the verb indicating the state of being in convulsions.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'in' is a preposition indicating the location or state of being within convulsions.

• The patient began to be in convulsions after the seizure.
• I saw him be in convulsions and I didn't know what to do!
• She was in convulsions, it was scary as hell.
• The market crash caused the economy to be in convulsions.

noun a condition in which the body temperature is abnormally high, typically resulting from prolonged exposure to high temperatures or strenuous physical exercise

• Hyperthermia is a condition characterized by abnormally high body temperature.
• If you stay out in the sun too long, you might get hyperthermia.
• Dude, I got major hyperthermia after that intense workout.
• The heated argument between the two politicians reached a level of hyperthermia.

noun a slang term for vomit or vomiting

• The patient experienced nausea and began to vomit after eating the spoiled food.
• I felt so sick that I thought I was going to vom.
• I had way too much to drink last night and ended up vomming in the bathroom.
• The thought of public speaking makes me want to vom.

noun a hypothetical substance that is believed to be produced by the adrenal glands and to have a stimulating effect on the body

• Adrenoxine is a synthetic drug used to treat severe cases of hypotension.
• I heard they gave him a shot of adrenoxine to help raise his blood pressure.
• Some athletes use adrenoxine to give them an extra boost during competitions.
• His speech was like a shot of adrenoxine, waking up the sleepy audience.