Tool
Tool (medical)
Tool (pronounced: /tuːl/) in the medical context refers to any device or equipment used by healthcare professionals to carry out specific actions or procedures during the treatment or examination of a patient.
Etymology
The term 'tool' originates from the Old English word 'tól' which means an instrument or apparatus. In the medical context, it has been used since the early 19th century.
Types of Medical Tools
There are various types of medical tools, each designed for specific medical procedures. Some of these include:
- Surgical Tools: These are tools used during surgical procedures. They include scalpels, forceps, and retractors among others.
- Diagnostic Tools: These are tools used to diagnose diseases. They include stethoscopes, thermometers, and blood pressure monitors among others.
- Therapeutic Tools: These are tools used in the treatment of diseases. They include nebulizers, insulin pens, and inhalers among others.
Related Terms
- Medical Equipment: This is a broader term that includes not only tools but also machines and devices used in healthcare.
- Medical Devices: This term refers to any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, appliance, implant, reagent for in vitro use, software, material or other similar or related article, intended by the manufacturer to be used, alone or in combination, for human beings.
- Medical Instruments: This term is often used interchangeably with medical tools. However, it usually refers to more complex tools or devices used in medical procedures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tool
- Wikipedia's article - Tool
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