Glossary
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Glossary
EN
Term
Balancing
Uterine cavity
Deficit
Embolism
Endoscope
Exx
Flow rate
Hyponatremia
Hysteroscope
Intrauterine pressure
Contamination
Contraindication
OP mode
Outflow
Purisol
SAL
Saline
TUR syndrome
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Explanation
Measurement and calculation of the fluid volume
Uterus=Womb
Deficit amount – the volume of fluid that (for different reasons) is lost by the system during
balancing.
Sudden capillary blockage due to embolus
Endoscopic instrument featuring optical system
Error code with index number.
Quantity (in ml) of irrigation fluid flowing through tube set per minute.
A low concentration (< 130 mmol/l) of sodium in the blood.
Endoscope to look inside the uterus
Pression in uterine cavity
Contamination, pollution of rooms, water, foods, objects, or persons due to microorganisms
or radioactive materials, biological poisons or chemical agents.
Contraindication: circumstances (e.g., age, pregnancy, certain illness, medication)
prohibiting the use of an otherwise indicated measure (contrary to an indication).
Operating mode of the device during surgery, i.e., the device is "running."
The other modes are: user mode ->P01 – P05, service mode-> L01 – L0...
Fluids (secretion volume) that go in the container and consequently on the scale
Electrolyte-free rinsing solution made of 27.0 g Sorbitol (ol = sugar alcohol) and 5.4 g
mannite (Hexit sugar, also a sugar alcohol) to a liter (other components: water, sodium
hydroxide and hydrochloric acid)
Meas. unit for sterility
Isotonic saline solution, i.e., one liter (l) contains 9.0 grams of sodium chloride. Other
components: Water for injections.
Transurethereal Resection Syndrome