Description

Surgical tampons are absorbent materials used in surgical procedures to control bleeding and absorb fluids. They are designed to be sterile and are typically used in various surgical settings to provide hemostasis and maintain a clean surgical field.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'tampones quirúrgicos' may sometimes be confused with 'tampones' used for menstruation, which is a colloquial term. It is important to maintain the clinical context and avoid using informal language. Stick to the glossary term in all formal medical discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: The surgeon used surgical tampons to control the bleeding during the operation.

ES: El cirujano utilizó tampones quirúrgicos para controlar la hemorragia durante la operación.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'tampones quirúrgicos' with menstrual tampons; mispronouncing 'quirúrgicos' as 'quirúrgico'; using informal terms instead of clinical terminology.