In 2011, the health care industry consumed an average of 9.3 percent of the GDP or US$ 3,322 (PPP-adjusted) per capita across the 34 members of OECD countries.
30 terms Term: Endoscopy. Definition: Visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope. Endoscopy is used for biopsy, surgery, aspirating fluids, and coagulating bleeding areas.
a sharp instrument used for suturing, for puncturing, or for the guiding of ligatures. aneurysm needle a blunt-pointed, curved needle with the eye at the point; used for passing ligatures around aneurysms or vessels. aspirating needle a long, hollow needle for removing fluid from a cavity. atraumatic needle an eyeless surgical needle with the suture attached to a hollow end.