Warmed
Warmed
Warmed (/wɔːrmd/), from the Old English wearmian, is a term often used in medical contexts to refer to the process of raising the temperature of something, typically a body part or fluid, to a desired or suitable level.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, the term "warmed" is often used in the context of intravenous (IV) therapy, where fluids are warmed before being administered to a patient. This is done to prevent hypothermia, especially in cases where large volumes of fluids are being administered rapidly.
Another common usage of the term is in transfusion medicine, where blood products are often warmed before transfusion to prevent hypothermia and other complications.
Related Terms
- Hypothermia: A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.
- Intravenous therapy: A therapy that delivers fluids directly into a vein. The intravenous route of administration can be used for injections or infusions.
- Transfusion medicine: The branch of medicine that is concerned with the transfusion of blood and blood components.
Etymology
The term "warmed" is derived from the Old English wearmian, which means to become warm or hot. It has been used in the English language since the Old English period and has retained its original meaning.
Pronunciation
Warmed is pronounced as /wɔːrmd/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Warmed
- Wikipedia's article - Warmed
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