Medical Procedures

4. Insertion of a breathing tube through the mouth into the windpipe, often for surgery or emergency care
6. Measures lung function and airflow
7. Imaging of the breast to screen for cancer
10. Removal of the tonsils
18. Imaging using sound waves, often used for fetal imaging
20. Medically administered loss of consciousness for surgery
22. Removal of the appendix
23. Visual exam of the stomach and esophagus using a scope
25. Portable device that records heart activity over 24–48 hours
26. Procedure to remove a cataract
29. Surgical repair of a hernia
31. Blood test that monitors clotting time, often for patients on blood thinners, more commonly referred to as PT/IN
32. Imaging that uses magnetic fields and radio waves, no radiation
34. Procedure to widen a blocked artery
35. Test that checks for reactions to certain foods, medications or environmental triggers
36. Removal of a tissue sample for testing

1. Numbing of a specific area for a procedure
2. Visual exam of the lower colon using a scope
3. Imaging of blood vessels using dye
5. Cleaning of the blood through an artificial kidney, often for patients with ESRD
8. Joint replacement of the knee, also called total knee arthroplasty
9. Ultrasound that checks for blood clots in the veins
11. Removal of the gallbladder
12. Precise removal of skin cancer, layer by layer
13. Screening test for cervical cancer
14. Visual exam of the colon using a scope
15. Removal of fluid from the abdomen
16. Procedure used to determine a fracture
17. Joint replacement of the hip
19. Categroy of surgical procedures to promote significant weight loss
21. Records the heart's electrical activity
24. Test that measures blood oxygen through the skin
27. Measures bone density
28. Records electrical activity in the brain
30. Method used for administering vaccines and certain medications
33. Detailed cross-sectional imaging using X-rays