Carry
Carry (medical term)
Carry (/ˈkæri/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to the act of transporting or moving a patient from one location to another, often in emergency situations. The term is derived from the Old North French word 'carier', meaning 'to transport'.
Usage
In medical parlance, 'carry' is often used in conjunction with other terms to denote specific types of patient transport. For instance, Fireman's carry refers to a method of carrying a person over the shoulder, while Stretcher carry refers to the use of a stretcher to transport a patient.
Related Terms
- Transfer: In a medical context, this term refers to the process of moving a patient from one healthcare facility to another.
- Evacuation: This term refers to the process of moving patients out of a dangerous or potentially dangerous situation.
- Patient lift: This is a device used to lift and move patients who are unable to move themselves.
- Patient transport: This term refers to the logistics of moving patients within a healthcare facility or between healthcare facilities.
Etymology
The term 'carry' comes from the Old North French 'carier', which means 'to transport'. It entered the English language in the 14th century, and its usage in a medical context has been recorded since the 19th century.
Pronunciation
Carry is pronounced as /ˈkæri/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carry
- Wikipedia's article - Carry
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