Category: V

  • Videoscope

    A flexible surgical camera that captures video imagery akin to that of a top-tier camcorder.  

  • Video-assisted thoracic surgery

    A method employed to assist in the insertion of chest tubes or during decortications in the management of advanced empyema.  

  • Vibroacoustic stimulation

    Within the context of a biophysical profile, an artificial larynx is utilized to generate a robust sound intended to “stimulate” the fetus.  

  • Vestibular system

    The region within the inner ear responsible for preserving equilibrium.  

  • Vertebrobasilar arteries

    Prominent blood vessels that supply blood to the brain, situated at the posterior base of the skull.  

  • Ventricular shunt

    A catheter inserted into one of the cerebrospinal fluid-filled cavities within the brain (ventricles) to remove surplus fluid and alleviate pressure.  

  • Ventricular drain

    Employed for assessing the pressure within the cranium or alleviating an obstruction in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation.  

  • Venovenous bypass

    The form of ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) that delivers exclusive assistance to the lungs, employing a tube inserted into the jugular vein.  

  • Venous valves

    Creases found on the interior surface of veins that inhibit the retrograde flow of blood.  

  • Venous stasis disease

    A state characterized by the accumulation of blood in the veins of the lower leg, potentially resulting in swelling, tissue harm, and the development of agonizing sores or ulcers.