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Triage
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Triage A process of separating out sick or injured people based on their need for medical treatment. In a hospital, a triage area is usually part of the emergency room, where staff decide which patients get treated first.
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Medical
Pertaining to Medicine.
Triage
A process of separating out sick or injured people based on their need for medical treatment. In a hospital, a triage area is usually part of the emergency room, where staff decide which patients get treated first.
Emergency
Sudden occurrence demanding immediate remedy. Symptoms that would constitute a medical emergency include: 1.Difficulty breathing. Changes in skin color; 2.Chest pain, radiating from the breast bone or high in the abdomen to the jaw, neck, shoulder blade(s) or arms. Impending feelings of "doom"; 3.Mental status changes or loss of consciousness. Abrupt onset of a severe headache accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting, or feelings of drowsiness; 4.Fever over 105 any age. Fever over 100,4 in children less than 3 months of age; 5.Bleeding continues after 10 minutes of direct pressure.
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Triacet
Triacet is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Triacin-c
Triacin-c is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): codeine phosphate; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; triprolidine hydrochloride.
Triacort
Triacort is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Triad
Triad is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; butalbital; caffeine.
Triad Hospitals
Triad Hospitals is a hospital in Dallas, Texas (USA).
Trial coordinator
See research coordinator.
Trial site
The location(s) where trial-related activities are actually conducted.
Trial statistician
A statistician who has a combination of education/training and experience sufficient to implement the principles of good statistical practice and who is responsible for the statistical aspects of the trial.
Trialodine
Trialodine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): trazodone hydrochloride.
Triamcinolone
Triamcinolone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone.
Triamcinolone acetonide
Triamcinolone acetonide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Triamcinolone acetonide in absorbase
Triamcinolone acetonide in absorbase is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Triamcinolone diacetate
Triamcinolone diacetate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone diacetate.
Triaminic-12
Triaminic-12 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate; phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride.
Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide
Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; triamterene.
Triaprin
Triaprin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; butalbital.
Triatex
Triatex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Triavil 2-10
Triavil 2-10 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; perphenazine.
Triavil 2-25
Triavil 2-25 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; perphenazine.
Triavil 4-10
Triavil 4-10 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; perphenazine.
Triavil 4-25
Triavil 4-25 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; perphenazine.
Triavil 4-50
Triavil 4-50 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; perphenazine.
Triazolam
A hypnotic substance.
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Tonic neck reflex
One of the reflexes present at birth, also called the fencing reflex. An infant will crook one arm behind the head while the other is extended away from the body.
Tonsils
Organs at the back of the throat that help the body fight off viral and bacterial infections; part of the immune system. No longer routinely removed when they become infected.
Toxoplasmosis
A parasitic infection carried in cat feces and uncooked meat that can cause stillbirth or miscarriage when contracted by a pregnant woman. Toxoplasmosis is rare; an estimated one in 1,000 women is infected during pregnancy.
Transducer
In ultrasound, the device that emits sound waves and transmits them to a computer, resulting in the ultrasound image.
Transitional object
An object, often a blanket or stuffed animal, that a child becomes attached to and turns to for comfort.
Triage
Trimester
A period of three months. Also one of the three parts or stages of pregnancy, each approximately three months long.
Trisomy 18
A severe birth defect caused by a chromosomal abnormality. Children with the disorder have small eyes,abnormally formed ears, and heart problems, are severely mentally retarded, and rarely live past one year.
Tuboplasty
A surgical procedure to unblock Fallopian tubes. Can also be used to reverse a tubal ligation.
Tympanostomy
Tiny drainage tubes surgically inserted in the middle ear to relieve chronic ear infections.
Tapetum
Silvery lining behind the retina in some animals active in dim light. Reflects light back through the eye and allows the photoreceptors a second chance to absorb photons.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Medical
Pertaining to Medicine.
Triage
A process of separating out sick or injured people based on their need for medical treatment. In a hospital, a triage area is usually part of the emergency room, where staff decide which patients get treated first.
Emergency
Sudden occurrence demanding immediate remedy. Symptoms that would constitute a medical emergency include: 1.Difficulty breathing. Changes in skin color; 2.Chest pain, radiating from the breast bone or high in the abdomen to the jaw, neck, shoulder blade(s) or arms. Impending feelings of "doom"; 3.Mental status changes or loss of consciousness. Abrupt onset of a severe headache accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting, or feelings of drowsiness; 4.Fever over 105 any age. Fever over 100,4 in children less than 3 months of age; 5.Bleeding continues after 10 minutes of direct pressure.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Triacet
Triacet is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Triacin-c
Triacin-c is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): codeine phosphate; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; triprolidine hydrochloride.
Triacort
Triacort is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Triad
Triad is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; butalbital; caffeine.
Triad Hospitals
Triad Hospitals is a hospital in Dallas, Texas (USA).
Trial coordinator
See research coordinator.
Trial site
The location(s) where trial-related activities are actually conducted.
Trial statistician
A statistician who has a combination of education/training and experience sufficient to implement the principles of good statistical practice and who is responsible for the statistical aspects of the trial.
Trialodine
Trialodine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): trazodone hydrochloride.
Triamcinolone
Triamcinolone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone.
Triamcinolone acetonide
Triamcinolone acetonide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Triamcinolone acetonide in absorbase
Triamcinolone acetonide in absorbase is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Triamcinolone diacetate
Triamcinolone diacetate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone diacetate.
Triaminic-12
Triaminic-12 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate; phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride.
Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide
Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; triamterene.
Triaprin
Triaprin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; butalbital.
Triatex
Triatex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triamcinolone acetonide.
Triavil 2-10
Triavil 2-10 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; perphenazine.
Triavil 2-25
Triavil 2-25 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; perphenazine.
Triavil 4-10
Triavil 4-10 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; perphenazine.
Triavil 4-25
Triavil 4-25 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; perphenazine.
Triavil 4-50
Triavil 4-50 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; perphenazine.
Triazolam
A hypnotic substance.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Tonic neck reflex
One of the reflexes present at birth, also called the fencing reflex. An infant will crook one arm behind the head while the other is extended away from the body.
Tonsils
Organs at the back of the throat that help the body fight off viral and bacterial infections; part of the immune system. No longer routinely removed when they become infected.
Toxoplasmosis
A parasitic infection carried in cat feces and uncooked meat that can cause stillbirth or miscarriage when contracted by a pregnant woman. Toxoplasmosis is rare; an estimated one in 1,000 women is infected during pregnancy.
Transducer
In ultrasound, the device that emits sound waves and transmits them to a computer, resulting in the ultrasound image.
Transitional object
An object, often a blanket or stuffed animal, that a child becomes attached to and turns to for comfort.
Triage
Trimester
A period of three months. Also one of the three parts or stages of pregnancy, each approximately three months long.
Trisomy 18
A severe birth defect caused by a chromosomal abnormality. Children with the disorder have small eyes,abnormally formed ears, and heart problems, are severely mentally retarded, and rarely live past one year.
Tuboplasty
A surgical procedure to unblock Fallopian tubes. Can also be used to reverse a tubal ligation.
Tympanostomy
Tiny drainage tubes surgically inserted in the middle ear to relieve chronic ear infections.
Tapetum
Silvery lining behind the retina in some animals active in dim light. Reflects light back through the eye and allows the photoreceptors a second chance to absorb photons.
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