Inflation
Inflation (medical)
Inflation (pronounced: /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/) is a term used in the medical field to describe the process of inflating something, often with a gas or liquid. It is commonly used in procedures such as balloon angioplasty and endotracheal intubation where a device is inflated within a body cavity or vessel to achieve a therapeutic effect.
Etymology
The term 'inflation' is derived from the Latin word 'inflatio', which means 'to blow into'. In the medical context, it refers to the act of introducing a gas or liquid into a body cavity or vessel to expand it.
Related Terms
- Balloon Angioplasty: A procedure in which a small balloon is inflated within a blood vessel to widen it and improve blood flow.
- Endotracheal Intubation: A procedure in which a tube is inserted into the trachea and inflated to maintain an open airway.
- Inflatable Implant: A type of medical device that can be inflated to alter its shape, size, or position within the body.
- Pneumatic Tourniquet: A device that uses air inflation to apply pressure and control blood flow during surgical procedures.
See Also
- Deflation (medical): The process of releasing or removing gas or liquid from a body cavity or vessel.
- Insufflation (medical): The act of blowing a gas, powder, or vapor into a body cavity or its surface.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inflation
- Wikipedia's article - Inflation
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