Anesthesia Terms - A Glossary of Anesthesia Terms and Other Related Medical Terms

Anesthesia Terms Starting With "K"

Ketorolac

A drug that belongs to a family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. It is being studied in cancer prevention. more

Ketosis

A condition of having ketone bodies build up in body tissues and fluids. The signs of ketosis are nausea, vomiting, and stomach... more

Korotkoff Sounds

Korotkoff sounds are the sounds that medical personnel listen for when they are taking blood pressure using a non-invasive... more