Haemostat (Noun)
Meaning
A surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The surgeon used a haemostat to clamp the bleeding artery during the operation.
- After gaining control of the artery, the haemostat was tightened to prevent further blood loss.
- The doctor carefully applied the haemostat to the wound to stem the flow of blood.
- During the procedure, the haemostat was used to temporarily occlude the vessel, allowing the surgical team to repair the damage.
- The surgical resident was instructed on how to properly use a haemostat to control bleeding during an emergency.