subcutaneous infusion
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Infusion pump — A type of infusion pump, manufactured by Fresenius. An infusion pump infuses fluids, medication or nutrients into a patient s circulatory system. It is generally used intravenously, although subcutaneous, arterial and epidural infusions are… … Wikipedia
Infusion set — An infusion set is used with an insulin pump as part of intensive insulin therapy. The purpose of an infusion set is to deliver insulin under the skin. It is a complete tubing system to connect an insulin pump to the pump user: it includes a… … Wikipedia
continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion — the administration of insulin by continuous infusion into the subcutaneous tissue via a small pump worn under the clothing and connected to the skin by a tube and a fine needle. The insulin is delivered at a precalculated background rate, but… … The new mediacal dictionary
continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion — (CSII) insulin pump … Medical dictionary
hypodermoclysis — Subcutaneous injection of a saline or other solution. [hypo + G. derma, skin, + klysis, a washing out] * * * hy·po·der·moc·ly·sis dər mäk lə səs n, pl ly·ses .sēz subcutaneous injection of fluids (as saline or glucose solution) * * * … Medical dictionary
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
Liposuction — The most common cosmetic operation in the U. S. with over 400,000 such surgical operations done annually, liposuction involves the surgical suctioning of fat deposits from specific parts of the body, the most common being the abdomen (the tummy ) … Medical dictionary
Terminal sedation — (also known as palliative sedation, or sedation for intractable distress in the dying/of a dying patient) is the practice of relieving distress in a terminally ill person in the last hours or days of a patient s life, usually by means of a… … Wikipedia
Incretin — Incretins are a type of gastrointestinal hormone that cause an increase in the amount of insulin released from the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans after eating, even before blood glucose levels become elevated. They also slow the rate of… … Wikipedia
Palliative sedation — In medicine, specifically in end of life care, palliative sedation (also known as terminal sedation, continuous deep sedation, or sedation for intractable distress in the dying/of a dying patient) is the palliative practice of relieving distress… … Wikipedia
