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bulb syringe |
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bulb syringe, a device with a flexible bulb that replaces the plunger for instillation or aspiration. Bulb syringes can be used to irrigate an external orifice, such as the auditory canal. See also syringe. syringe an instrument for introducing fluids into or withdrawing them from the body. bulb syringe a compressible rubber bulb with a pierced, pointed end that allows suction and expulsion of fluids. Useful in irrigating ears or small cavities as in abscesses. syringe driver an electronically controlled syringe used for delivering small volumes of fluid at a constant rate. hypodermic syringe one for introduction of liquids through a hollow needle into subcutaneous tissues. pole syringe a syringe on a long pole so that the syringe can be operated from a distance, e.g. through the bars of a cage. projectile syringe see blow dart. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| One trial with concurrent controls that compared the effects of cleansing full thickness wounds in 30 patients using either a pressurised canister or a bulb syringe indicated that although large amounts of solution was used when cleansing the wounds using a bulb syringe, these wounds had higher bacterial counts. She said her husband barely had time to put on one glove and grab a bulb syringe before the baby made her entrance into the world. Method Pressure (psi) Pour bottle 0-1 Bulb syringe 0-1 Piston syringe 8 Piston irrigation system(a) 4-8 Whirlpool agitation. |
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