Biomedical Science Flashcards
Anything that has mass and occupies space
Matter
Free electrons flowing away from the atom
Electricity
Bohr’s Theory
The principle of electricity
ESU Generator
Power Source
ESU Active Electrode
Electrosurgical Pencil
ESU Inactive Electrode
Grounding Pad
How fast something is moving
Speed
Involves both speed and direction
Velocity
Change in velocity over time
Acceleration
Energy of motion
Kinetic Energy
F to C
Subtract 32, multiply by 5 and divide by 9
C to F
Multiply 9, Divide by 9 and add 32
What is the Nd:YAG laser used for
Vaporize bladder tumors. (Beam can be transmitted through clear fluids)
Most frequently used laser, but can’t transmit through clear fluids
CO2 Laser
Laser typically used in orthopedics (arthroscopic and keratoplasty)
Holmium YAG Laser
What laser is most frequently used on the retina of the eye
Krypton Laser (Gas Laser)
What laser is used to reshape the cornea in redial keratoplasty
Excimer Laser
What laser can go through both clear liquids and hemoglobins
Argon Laser
Average pressure for insufflation
12-15psi