The Dictionary of Health Terms is an essential tool for professionals, students and healthcare enthusiasts looking for a practical and accessible resource for consulting technical terms and performing scale conversions and calculations. Developed with a focus on usability and accuracy, this application brings together a wide range of features that facilitate learning, assist in decision-making and monitoring clinical practices in healthcare, all in one place.
Main Features:
Consulting Terms by Area:
Search by Initials: Quickly find medical and technical terms organized by initial letters, ideal for quick references during care or studies.
Prefixes and Suffixes: Explore the prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology, with clear explanations and practical examples that help you understand the construction of complex terms.
Organization by Human Body Systems: Access specific terms for each system (respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, among others), perfect for deepening your knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Surgical Terms: Consult a section dedicated to terminology used in surgical procedures, essential for surgical center professionals and medical students.
Acronyms and Abbreviations: Decipher common acronyms and abbreviations in clinical practice, with detailed explanations to avoid confusion in everyday life.
Vital Signs:
Consult Terms and Values: Access definitions and reference values for vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature and oxygen saturation.
Calculation of Clinical Scales:
Glasgow Coma Scale: Assess the level of consciousness with an intuitive interface that guides the user step by step and presents detailed results.
Braden Scale: Calculate the risk of pressure ulcers, with individual scores by category and recommendations based on the result.
Morse Scale: Determine the risk of falls, with reports that include interpretations and practical guidelines for prevention.
Results are displayed clearly, including detailed scores and interpretative reports to support clinical decision-making.
Unit Converter:
Quickly convert between common healthcare units such as grams (g), milliliters (ml), milligrams (mg), micrograms (mcg) and more. This tool is essential for calculating dosages and administering medications safely.