Emergency Medicine Procedures

noun a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever

• The patient experienced a convulsion as a result of the seizure.
• He had a convulsion during the night and scared everyone in the house.
• I heard she had a major convulsion at the party last night.
• The sudden convulsion of laughter caught everyone by surprise.

noun a type of seizure characterized by loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions

• The patient experienced a grand mal seizure, requiring immediate medical attention.
• He had a grand mal seizure last night and scared everyone in the house.
• She had a massive grand mal episode that left her exhausted for days.
• The team's grand mal performance on the field led to a humiliating defeat.

noun a person trained to provide emergency medical care to patients

adjective describing the type of medical care provided in emergencies

• The emergency medical technician arrived at the scene quickly to provide medical assistance.
• The EMT got there in no time to help out.
• The paramedic showed up right away to lend a hand.
• The lifesaver rushed to the rescue like a guardian angel.

noun a medical condition characterized by an excessive concentration of acid in the body

• The patient presented with metabolic acidosis due to kidney failure.
• She felt really sick because of the acidosis in her body.
• Dude, that acidosis is no joke, you need to get it treated ASAP.
• The acidosis of negativity was spreading through the team, affecting their performance.

noun a type of therapy that delivers medication in the form of a fine mist or aerosol for inhalation

• Aerosol therapy is commonly used in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• My doctor prescribed aerosol therapy to help with my breathing issues.
• I gotta do my aerosol therapy before bed to clear out my lungs.
• Aerosol therapy is like a breath of fresh air for my lungs.