Layman's explanation
A medical device that uses negative pressure to help heal deep wounds by removing excessive fluid
Used in a sentence
Some patients may have wounds that are suitable for VAC dressing, which is a device that uses negative pressure to heal deep and big wounds.
Venepuncture
Take some blood from you by inserting a needle
For this blood test, we will be taking some blood by inserting a needle into your arm.
Vertigo
Feel giddy
If you feel giddy when getting out of bed, please press the call bell for help.
Videofluoroscopy (VFS)
A procedure conducted by a Speech Therapist that involves a moving X-ray examination of the mouth and throat to assess swallowing function while a patient is eating/drinking
We will be using a moving X-ray to examine the patient’s mouth and throat, to assess his swallowing function while he is eating and drinking.
Vision
See
She came to see the doctor because everything she saw was blurry and unclear.
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