ambulatory techniques

[ˌæm.bjə.lə.tɔr.i tɛkˈnik]
nounpl: ambulatory techniques
técnicas ambulatoriais
1. Medical procedures, treatments, or diagnostic methods performed on patients who are able to walk and do not require hospitalization or bed rest
Ambulatory techniques have revolutionized modern medicine by allowing more procedures to be performed in outpatient settings.
As técnicas ambulatoriais revolucionaram a medicina moderna permitindo que mais procedimentos sejam realizados em ambientes de atendimento ambulatorial.
2. Methods of patient assessment and care that involve the patient's ability to move and function independently during treatment
The surgeon recommended ambulatory techniques to assess the patient's mobility before surgery.
O cirurgião recomendou técnicas ambulatoriais para avaliar a mobilidade do paciente antes da cirurgia.
3. Clinical approaches to diagnosis and treatment that do not restrict the patient's movement or require bed confinement
Ambulatory techniques enable patients to continue their daily activities during treatment.
As técnicas ambulatoriais permitem que os pacientes continuem suas atividades diárias durante o tratamento.
In both Brazilian and American healthcare systems, ambulatory techniques represent a significant shift toward cost-effective, patient-friendly medical care. Brazil has increasingly adopted ambulatory procedures in its public healthcare system (SUS) to reduce hospital burden. In the USA, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have become a major part of the healthcare infrastructure, reflecting insurance and cost considerations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outpatient proceduresambulatory care methodswalking-friendly treatmentsnon-hospitalized proceduresmobile care techniques
Antonyms / Antônimos
inpatient techniquesbed-rest procedureshospitalization methodsimmobilization techniques

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnicas ambulatoriais
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
técnicas ambulatoriais / procedimentos em regime ambulatorial
Common in major medical centers and hospitals
Rio de Janeiro
técnicas ambulatoriais
Used in clinical and hospital settings
Portugal
técnicas ambulatórias / procedimentos em regime ambulatório
Slightly different pronunciation and spelling conventions in European Portuguese

Related Words

ambulatory careoutpatient surgeryday surgeryambulationmobility assessmentclinical examinationdiagnostic proceduresminimally invasive surgery

Related Idioms & Phrases

walking wounded
up and about
mobile treatment approach
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