Glossary V

Vacuum assisted closure (VAC) dressing

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

Layman's explanation

Take some blood from you by inserting a needle

Used in a sentence

For this blood test, we will be taking some blood by inserting a needle into your arm.

Vertigo

Layman's explanation

Feel giddy

Used in a sentence

If you feel giddy when getting out of bed, please press the call bell for help.

Videofluoroscopy (VFS)

Layman's explanation

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

Used in a sentence

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

Layman's explanation

See

Used in a sentence

She came to see the doctor because everything she saw was blurry and unclear.