Hospitals

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pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)

Health care; Hospitals

An inpatient hospital-nursing unit specifically equipped and staffed to care for critically ill children (full-term newborn to 21 years).

OTC (over-the-counter)

Health care; Hospitals

Available without a prescription so these drugs can be bought over the counter like aspirin for instance. OTC drugs are in contrast to prescription drugs that require a doctor's order.

red blood cells (RBC)

Health care; Hospitals

Cells found in the blood responsible for carrying oxygen to tissues in the body.

physical therapy (PT)

Health care; Hospitals

Therapy involving movement of the body to keep joints and muscles in shape.

superior vena cava (SVC)

Health care; Hospitals

This is the large vein responsible for bring blood back to the heart after it has circulated to the brain and upper body.

X-ray

Health care; Hospitals

X-rays are a form of radiation, like light or radio waves, which can be focused into a beam, much like a flashlight beam. Unlike a beam of light, however, X-rays can pass through most objects, ...

alcohol & chemical dependency unit

Assists drug addicts and alcoholics in overcoming addictions. These units provide healthcare education and support for the whole family including information about nutrition, diet, counseling, group ...