Kidney dish
Kidney Dish
A Kidney Dish (pronunciation: /ˈkidni dɪʃ/), also known as an Emesis Basin or Medical Basin, is a shallow basin with a kidney-shaped footprint and sloping walls. The dish is used in medical and surgical wards to receive soiled dressings and other medical waste.
Etymology
The term "Kidney Dish" is derived from the shape of the dish, which resembles a human Kidney. The term "Emesis Basin" comes from the Latin word "emesis," meaning "vomiting," as the dish is often used to collect vomit from patients.
Usage
The Kidney Dish is used in a variety of medical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. It is commonly used during surgery to hold surgical instruments and to collect bodily fluids. In non-surgical settings, the Kidney Dish is often used to hold dressings, swabs, and other medical supplies.
Related Terms
- Medical Waste: Any waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals.
- Surgical Instruments: Tools or devices that are used by clinicians during surgical procedures.
- Dressing (medical): A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm.
- Swab (medical): A small piece of absorbent material attached to the end of a stick or wire and used for cleaning a wound or taking a specimen.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kidney dish
- Wikipedia's article - Kidney dish
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