| D007507 |
Therapeutic Irrigation |
The washing of a body cavity or surface by flowing water or solution for therapy or diagnosis. |
Douching,Lavage,Douchings,Irrigation, Therapeutic,Irrigations, Therapeutic,Lavages,Therapeutic Irrigations |
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| D010288 |
Parenteral Nutrition |
The administering of nutrients for assimilation and utilization by a patient who cannot maintain adequate nutrition by enteral feeding alone. Nutrients are administered by a route other than the alimentary canal (e.g., intravenously, subcutaneously). |
Intravenous Feeding,Nutrition, Parenteral,Parenteral Feeding,Feeding, Intravenous,Feeding, Parenteral,Feedings, Intravenous,Feedings, Parenteral,Intravenous Feedings,Parenteral Feedings |
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| D010289 |
Parenteral Nutrition, Total |
The delivery of nutrients for assimilation and utilization by a patient whose sole source of nutrients is via solutions administered intravenously, subcutaneously, or by some other non-alimentary route. The basic components of TPN solutions are protein hydrolysates or free amino acid mixtures, monosaccharides, and electrolytes. Components are selected for their ability to reverse catabolism, promote anabolism, and build structural proteins. |
Hyperalimentation, Parenteral,Intravenous Hyperalimentation,Nutrition, Total Parenteral,Parenteral Hyperalimentation,Total Parenteral Nutrition,Hyperalimentation, Intravenous |
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| D010353 |
Patient Education as Topic |
The teaching or training of patients concerning their own health needs. |
Education of Patients,Education, Patient,Patient Education |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D001458 |
Bandages |
Material used for wrapping or binding any part of the body. |
Dressings,Bandage,Dressing |
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| D012648 |
Self Care |
Caring for self when ill or positive actions and adopting behaviors to prevent illness. |
Self-Care,Care, Self |
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