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Medical English Vocabulary: Hospital, Patient Care and Diet Terms in Spanish

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Hospital and Patient Care Vocabulary

  • arm: brazo
  • attentive: atento
  • bandage: vendaje
  • body temperature: temperatura corporal
  • call light: luz de llamada
  • caring: atento
  • clean supply room: sala de suministros
  • close: cerrar
  • clothing: ropa
  • communication skills: habilidades de comunicación
  • complain: quejarse
  • conference room: sala de conferencias
  • consultant: médico especialista
  • contact: contacto
  • digital thermometer: termómetro digital
  • disposable thermometer: termómetro desechable
  • down the hall: al final del pasillo
  • electronic: electrónico
  • emergency services: servicios de emergencia
  • fatal: mortal
  • feed: alimentar
  • fill in: cumplimentar
  • flexible: flexible
  • fluid: fluido
  • geriatric: geriátrico
  • handover: transferencia
  • head: cabeza
  • hold: sostener
  • hypothermia: hipotermia
  • in good hands:
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Shoku Kardiogjen: Shkaqet, Klinika dhe Trajtimi

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SHOKU KARDIOGJEN

Eshte insuficence cirkulatore akute dhe progressive  gjate te cilit debiti kardiak nuk eshte ne gjendje te furnizoje indet me O2 dhe lende ushqyese  dhe  te terheqe prej tyre produktet e fundme te metabolizmit

Eshte nje gjendje e dificitit te rende te perfuzionit indor.

Shkaqet jane te shumta si hipovolemia, peritonitet, anafilaxia, helmimet, semundjet endocrine ( sem. Addison ) si dhe shkaqet kardiake.

Klinika :  - hypotension ( presioni sistolik <90mmhg ) ="" -="" takikardi,="" takipne,="" zbehje,="" axhitim,="" alterim="" i="" shqisav  ="" -="" shenja="" te="" vazokonstrixionit="" periferik="" te="" thexuar="" :="" puls="" i="" dobet,        ="" gjymtyret="" e="" ftohte="" dhe="" te="">90mmhg> - temperature...

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Clinical Toxicology and Urology Quick Reference: Diagnosis and Treatment

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Toxicology: Metabolic and Toxic Ingestion Overview

(MetA)
(Blindness, CNS inj)
CVS

-Hx
-Smell
-Serum
-CBC
-BioC
-L Enzymes

-Hx
-Fundoscopic
-ABG (MA)
-Serum
-CBC, BioC

Hx
ECG
ABG (MA)
UA

-Glucose + Thiamine 100 mg


(C)(C) -- M-A
Ethanol 100 ml 4H
Folic Acid 50 mg 4H


Ethanol 100 ml (4H)
Pyridoxine, Thiamine, Folic Acid

TCA:

CNS?
?, pupils
CVS toxicity
V aRR
? BP

Anti-P:

-Sedation
-Dyskinesis
-Neuroleptic Sx


***Amphetamine/Cocaine
BP (+) & HR (+)

Dx:
Hx
CBC
BioC
ECG: Sinus? HR
(? QRS > 0.12)
-Urine toxicology

Dx:
Hx
ECG ?QT
Blood level
Urine test
CK ? (muscle damage)

Dx:
Hx
Blood [C]
CBC
BioC
ECG


Tx:
Lavage 8 H!!
(+) Coal 0.5-1 mg/kg
Vomiting
Vasopressor/NA
(Dy aRR)
Bicarbonate for ? QRS!
Tx:
A+V
Lavage 4 H
(+) Charcoal
Diazepam ---> muscle rigidity
(C)(C) --> Cardiotoxic


Tx:
Lavage (2H)
(+) Coal (2H)
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Teen Plastic Surgery Dangers: Psychological and Physical Risks

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The Rise of Plastic Surgery Among Teenagers

The prevalence of plastic surgery has significantly increased among teenagers. Nowadays, this type of surgery is sought by countless individuals aiming to fulfill their desired physical appearance.

The Limitations of Cosmetic Procedures

Personally, I believe that you cannot expect plastic surgery to solve all personal problems. Plastic surgery will not make you a fundamentally different person.

Psychological Risks and Addiction

Moreover, surgery can be addictive. The compulsion to change one’s body is often a symptom of a deeper mental instability, especially because as time changes, so do the standards of beauty.

Key psychological factors include:

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Vocabulary for Everyday Life

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all or nothing risking. everything

alternative.different from what is usual or traditional

awesome. estupendo/impresionante

backing track .grabación de fondo

be sick of .sb/sth to be annoyed and bored with a person or situation

bleak. dark, depressing

brilliant .excelente

chilling. escalofriante/espeluznante

commodity .mercancía

create a stir. causar revuelo

creepy. escalofriante/espeluznante

do's and don'ts .things that you should and should not do

dull .aburrido/soso

electrifying. very exciting

(every) now and then/now and again .sometimes

fast-paced .vertiginoso/acelerado

flop. a film, show, etc. .that is not successful/fracaso

for a song. very cheaply

freebbie. when you don't pay for sth

geek. a peculiar person

giggle .nervous laughter

give and take .when...

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English-Spanish Vocabulary List with Definitions

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Bounces - rebotar
Hit something and then moved up and down.
Brushed - cepillo
Cleaned.
Bow - arco
A formal way to greet someone by lowering your head or body.
Bypass - derivación
An alternate road built around a town.
Banged - golpeado
Hit.
Cot - cuna
A baby's bed.
Cushion - amortiguar
Pillow (almohada).
Convenience store - tienda de 24h
A shop that has long opening hours.
Chasing - persiguiendo
Running after.
Concrete - hormigón
Hard substance used in building.
Cheat - engañar
Deceiver, imposter, charlatan.
Climbing frame - columpio
A structure for children to climb and play on.
Crushed - aplastada
Pushed by a crowd.
Display - monitor
Presentation, exhibition.
Dump - tugurio
A place where waste materials are left.
Filling up - llenando
More and more people coming in.
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English Irregular Verbs: Base Form, Past Simple, and Past Participle

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Comprehensive List of English Irregular Verbs

Mastering English requires knowing how to change verb forms correctly. Below is a complete reference table containing the base form, past simple (V2), and past participle (V3) for common irregular verbs.

Base FormPast Simple (V2)Past Participle (V3)
arisearosearisen
awakeawokeawoken
bewas/werebeen
bearboreborn(e)
beatbeatbeaten
becomebecamebecome
beginbeganbegun
bendbentbent
betbetbet
bindboundbound
bitebitbitten
bleedbledbled
blowblewblown
breakbrokebroken
breedbredbred
bringbroughtbrought
broadcastbroadcastbroadcast
buildbuiltbuilt
burnburnt/burnedburnt/burned
burstburstburst
buyboughtbought
cancould… (been able)
catchcaughtcaught
choosechosechosen
clingclungclung
comecamecome
costcostcost
creepcreptcrept
cutcutcut
dealdealtdealt
digdugdug
dodiddone
drawdrewdrawn
dreamdreamt/
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Health Risks of Excessive Computer Use and Animal Cognition

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Health Risks of Excessive Computer Use

Did you know that computers are impacting our lives? As technology progresses, the number of people developing a dependency on computers is increasing, often triggering anxiety. Computers have become essential tools for modern companies and daily operations; however, many young people and adults use them excessively. This behavior negatively impacts health in two primary ways.

Physical and Mental Consequences

Excessive computer use leads to significant physical and mental health issues, including:

Many students and professionals perform tasks in improper positions, causing strain. Furthermore, screen brightness damages eyesight, and failing to turn...

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Bernard's Biotech Origins and AI's Societal Impact

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CA4 - Storytelling Part 2



He found an address, "234-45 Uocston Street", immediately he dressed up and took a taxi. He quickly arrived at his destination. The building was rounded and tall, with a bright blue color; it was amazing, fascinating. The doors opened automatically, and Bernard came in slowly, looking around with all his attention. He saw a crystal table in the background with a pretty blond girl. He asked for the numbers 45 found in the "X" folder. The receptionist pushed a button, and suddenly two crystal doors opened, giving way to an elevator.


Bernard arrived at the 45th floor and saw huge showcases containing frozen human bodies. He recognized Walt Disney, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis Presley among them. A man was approaching him,
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Rheumatology & Orthopedic Clinical Reference: Diagnostic Comparisons, Treatment Options and Key Clinical Features

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Rheumatology and Orthopedic Clinical Reference Tables

Inflammatory Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Differential Features

RA
RA factor: positive
Joints: number of joints involved, swelling, ESR
Health: bad at >3.7, moderate 2.4 to 1.6, good <1.6 (DAS28 style scoring)
Stage (X-ray): I to IV
HLA-DRB1: genetic marker		AS
MRI: sacroiliac joint inflammation
Blood: ESR and CRP
Immune: HLA-B27 positive		Reactive arthritis (RTV):
Autoimmune or post-bacterial trigger
ESR: elevated
Recent infection history
HLA-B27: positive
Synovial WBC: 5,000 to 50,000		Septic arthritis:
Arthrocentesis: synovial WBC above 50,000
Foul smell of joint fluid
PMN: predominant neutrophils
1. Methotrexate (bacteria, sulfasalazine interaction noted)
2. NSAIDs
3. Glucocorticoids (prednisone)
4.
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