Bundle
Bundle (medicine)
Bundle (pronounced: /ˈbʌndəl/) is a term used in various contexts within the field of medicine. It generally refers to a group or collection of things that are bound together, such as nerve fibers or muscle fibers. The term is derived from the Middle English word "bundel", which means a collection of things bound together.
Etymology
The term "bundle" comes from the Middle English "bundel", which is akin to the Old English "byndel", meaning a binding. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
In Anatomy
In the field of Anatomy, a bundle often refers to a group of nerve fibers or muscle fibers that are bound together. For example, the Bundle of His is a collection of heart muscle cells specialized for electrical conduction that transmits the electrical impulses from the AV node (located between the atria and the ventricles) to the point of the apex of the fascicular branches.
In Healthcare
In healthcare, a bundle is a structured way of improving the processes of care and patient outcomes: a small, straightforward set of evidence-based practices — generally three to five — that, when performed collectively and reliably, have been proven to improve patient outcomes.
Related Terms
- Bundle Branch: A portion of the bundle of His that transmits the cardiac action potential to the ventricles causing them to contract.
- Bundle of His: A collection of heart muscle cells specialized for electrical conduction that transmits the electrical impulses from the AV node to the point of the apex of the fascicular branches.
- Care Bundle: A collection of interventions that, when used together, significantly improve patient outcomes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bundle
- Wikipedia's article - Bundle
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