Ambulatory
Ambulatory
Ambulatory (/æmˈbjuːlətɔːri/), derived from the Latin word "ambulare", meaning "to walk", is a term used in medicine to describe a condition or situation where a patient is capable of walking. It is often used to describe medical care or procedures that do not require hospitalization, such as ambulatory care or ambulatory surgery.
Etymology
The term "ambulatory" comes from the Latin "ambulare", which means "to walk". It was first used in the medical context in the late 16th century to describe patients who were able to walk after being bedridden or incapacitated.
Related Terms
- Ambulatory Care: A type of health care where patients do not need to be admitted to a hospital. This can include routine check-ups, preventive care, and minor surgeries.
- Ambulatory Surgery: Also known as outpatient surgery, this is a type of surgery where the patient is not required to stay overnight in the hospital.
- Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: A method of measuring blood pressure at regular intervals over 24 hours while the patient goes about their normal activities.
- Ambulatory Electrocardiography: A method of continuously recording the electrical activity of the heart while the patient is walking or doing other activities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ambulatory
- Wikipedia's article - Ambulatory
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