In certain pathologies, it is possible to place patients in hypothermia, i.e. to cool their

“Blood gas” is a biological test performed by taking arterial or venous blood samples, depending

The principle of this examination is to explore the inside of the body using an

Once the patient has regained respiratory autonomy, extubation takes place: the removal of the intubation

“Endo-” means “inside” and “scopy” means “to look at”. The word endoscopy covers all examinations

Electrodes are small sensors placed on the patient’s chest to measure the heart’s electrical activity.

Ultrasound is an examination used to explore the anatomy and functions of certain organs. Ultrasound

The word “decubitus” means lying down. Ventral decubitus/prone means lying on one’s stomach. This technique

Coma is an altered state of consciousness. It can be induced voluntarily by sedative drugs

There are two types of extracorporeal circulation: one to compensate for lung failure alone, and