We understand that medical technology can come with unfamiliar terms, but no worries, we’ve included a helpful glossary right here to make using the platform easier. Whether you’re new to remote healthcare or just need a quick definition, here are some key terms explained:
- Auscultation – Listening to internal sounds like the heart or lungs, typically with a stethoscope.
- Bluetooth – Wireless connection between eEVA and devices like the stethoscope or BP monitor.
- Calibration – Yearly check to ensure medical devices remain accurate.
- CE Mark – Confirms a device meets European safety and quality standards.
- Cloud-based – Data or software stored online instead of locally.
- Clinician Dashboard – Secure online interface for doctors to view exam results and data.
- Diagnostic Camera – Used to examine skin, throat, or wounds with high-resolution images or video.
- ECG (Electrocardiogram) – Records the heart’s electrical activity to detect irregularities.
- eEVA™ – The core 73Health platform for conducting remote medical exams.
- Encryption – Protects digital data from unauthorized access.
- HIPAA / GDPR – Privacy laws protecting patient health data (HIPAA in the U.S., GDPR in the EU).
- Digital Thermometer – Measures body temperature; available in contact and contactless forms.
- Otoscope – A camera for examining the ear canal and eardrum.
- Peripheral Devices – External tools used with eEVA (e.g. stethoscope, thermometer).
- Pulse Oximeter – Measures blood oxygen level (SpO₂) and pulse.
- Real-time Data – Information shown on screen as it’s being collected.
- SaaS (Software as a Service) – Accessed online; always up to date.
- SpO₂ – Oxygen level in the blood — important for lung function.
- Triage – Sorting patients by urgency of their condition.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Extra security step for logging in.
- USB – Wired connection used for devices like the thermometer or otoscope.
If there’s a term you don’t see here or want to know more about, just reach out to [email protected]. We’re always happy to explain further.