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ET Tube
ET Tube
See Endotracheal Tube.
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Emergency Medical Services
This is comprised of all the medical out-of-hospital services designed to provide emergency medical care. This normally consists of Rescue teams, First Responders, EMT's, Paramedics and Air-Evacuation personnel.
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technicians, are Basic Life Support Personnel with training in early triage, BCLS, patient packaging/transport and advanced first aid. EMT's are traditionally found in an ambulance. Although Paramedics are technically EMT's (EMT-P versus EMT-B) most people refer to them separately.
EMS
See Emergency Medical Services.
EMT
See Emergency Medical Technician.
Endotracheal tube
A tube which is inserted in the airway, by ACLS personnel, to provide a secure airway. This is the definitive airway control technique.
ET Tube
Endometrial ablation
Removal of the lining of the womb. Removing the uterine lining decreases menstrual flow or stops it completely. Ablation means removal or excision, usually surgically. The word comes from the Latin ablatum meaning to carry away.
ECG
Electrocardiogram.
Ectropion
An outward turning of the eyelid.
EEG
Electroencephalogram.
Effusion
Buildup of fluid in a part of the body, particularly a joint.
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