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Portal circulation
The circulation of blood through larger vessels from the capillaries of one organ to…
Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)
The application and maintenance of supra- atmospheric or positive airway pressure through the expiratory…
Posterior longitudinal ligament
The thick, strong ligament attached to the dorsal surfaces of the vertebral bodies. It…
Powder
A direct and indirect hazard; functions as an abrasive particle, immunological activator, transporter of…
Practice guideline
Systematically developed statement to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate healthcare for specific…
Prefilled containers
Commercially available feeding bags that are filled with formula at the manufacturing site and…
Pressure Necrosis
Skin redness, irritation, ulcer and/or tissue necrosis caused by the pressure induced ischemia with…