Author: Glossary
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Event recorder
A portable heart rhythm monitor worn by a patient who suffers intermittent palpitations or loss of consciousness of unclear cause. The device transmits the patient’s heart rhythms by telephone to a central laboratory, where symptomatic and asymptomatic dysrhythmias (such as atrial fibrillation and atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardias) or heart blocks can be detected. A compact…
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Evenomation
Removal of venom from a biting insect or reptile; removal of venom from the victim of a bite.
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Evans syndrome
An autoimmune disease characterized by thrombocytopenia and hemolytic anemia. This refers to a rare autoimmune condition where the body mistakenly generates two antibodies – immune system proteins. One of these antibodies targets and attacks healthy red blood cells, and the other eliminates platelets, which are small cells in the blood crucial for clotting. Typically, the…
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Evans blue
A diazo dye occurring as a blue-green powder, very soluble in water. It is used intravenously as a diagnostic agent.
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Work capacity evaluation
A comprehensive assessment of functional status based on simulated physical demands of a job. Typically, a comprehensive work capacity evaluation includes timed, performance-based demonstrations of standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, carrying, balance, flexibility, dexterity, hand strength, and coordination.
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Air evacuation
Transport of patients from one location to another by specially equipped helicopters or other aircraft. Indications for air transport include severe trauma, burns, and other conditions requiring immediate skilled care and treatment.
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Euvolemic
Having appropriate hydration (neither excessively, hydrated nor dehydrated).
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Eutomer
An isomer that causes beneficial effects when it is administered.
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Euthyroid sick syndrome
Any derangement in thyroid hormone blood levels in patients affected by another (usually critical) illness. The altered levels of thyroid hormones are not caused by primary thyroid dysfunction; they return to normal when the underlying illness is successfully treated.
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Eutheria
A subclass of mammals with a true placenta.