Glossary - Hologic FLUENT Manuel D'utilisation

Term Definitions
Contamination Soiling Pollution of rooms, water, foods, objects, or persons due to microorganisms or radioactive materials, biological
poisons or chemical agents
Contraindication Circumstances (e.g., age, pregnancy, certain illness, medication) prohibiting the use of an otherwise indicated
measure (contrary to an indication)
Deficit The total amount of fluid left in the patient or unaccounted for otherwise. The fluid left in the patient must be
monitored.
Embolism Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or air bubble
Flow rate Quantity (in mL) of irrigation fluid flowing through the tube set per minute.
Hypervolemia An increased volume of circulating blood.
Hyponatremia A low concentration (< 130 mmoL/L) of sodium in the patient's bloodstream.
Hysteroscope An instrument designed to provide visual examination of the uterus
Intrauterine pressure The pressure in the uterine cavity.
Intravasation Entry of foreign material (distention fluid) into the blood vessels
Saline Isotonic saline solution, i.e., one liter (L) contains 9.0 grams of sodium chloride.
Tissue Trap A component between the waste outflow and waste bag that separates tissue from fluid and collects resected tissue
throughout the procedure to allow the tissue to be sent to pathology for testing.
TRD Tissue Removal Device
UB Drape Under Buttocks Drape
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Fluent Fluid Management System

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