Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Laser Coagulation

The use of green light-producing LASERS to stop bleeding. The green light is selectively absorbed by HEMOGLOBIN, thus triggering BLOOD COAGULATION.

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Abstract

The use of green light-producing LASERS to stop bleeding. The green light is selectively absorbed by HEMOGLOBIN, thus triggering BLOOD COAGULATION.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Coagulation, Laser
  • Laser Thermocoagulation
  • Thermocoagulation, Laser
  • Coagulations, Laser
  • Laser Coagulations
  • Laser Thermocoagulations
  • Thermocoagulations, Laser

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with LIGHT COAGULATION or with LASER SURGERY; coordinate IM with disease /surg (IM)

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History Note

93; was see LIGHT COAGULATION 1992; was heading 1968-85

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Previous Indexing

  • Light Coagulation (1966-1992)

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  1. E02w.520.745.410
  2. E02w.594w.530
  3. E04w.014.520w.530
  4. E04w.350.750.410
  5. E04w.540w.630.410

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Laser Coagulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017075. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017075
  2. Laser Coagulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20883885