Medical terms

[@ASLInterpreterSHansen]

@heatherxstacie Hi! THanks for comment! I know..fast college lectures are major challenge to keep up and get all info interpreted. What I see is that interpreters start dropping info if there is too much fingerspelling...too hard for long blocks of time to fingerspell endlessly. So I try to fingerspell and then use a sign especially when the same term comes up for several days like hormones, pituitary gland, metabolism etc....depends on class and student. Also these terms come up for

[@kmanderson-wolff8921]

I learned METABOLISM just as you showed it, and it connects conceptually to digestion when signed that way. But context is important, of course! I've also seen METABOLISM signed like FRICTION in an anatomy class discussing cellular metabolic process. I can't speak to the origins of this usage, but it is used by Deaf students at the college where I work here in the Southwest. In that same context I saw PROTEIN signed with two P hands, middle fingers touching, non-dominant hand stationary, dominant hand moving away horizontally in a small spiral, which reflects the structure of protein strands. However, when discussing the folding of proteins I used a classifier of two "baby C" hands, similar to the shape/placement of RUN; by collapsing the fingers into tight X's (keeping contact between the L and R thumb and index finger tips), you can model the knot that proteins fold themselves into. I wouldn't use this as the sign for protein, but it was more conceptual than using the FOLD sign, which looks tidy and flat. This classifier also allows you to show stages between fully open and closed. Thanks for the great videos!

[@melissachristel2128]

Very helpful, thank you! I'm in the process of watching all of your videos! Please continue sharing! I hope to be like you someday

[@psalm117ministry]

Hi Shellium! I am a designated interpreter working in a research lab. A few signs for you to consider, though I know this video is a few years old: Protein - MEAT; Enzyme - CHEMICAL CHEW-CHEW. Also, from a seat of respect, I noticed a major L1 intrusion, i.e. "I would like to talk about..." and a few awkward NMS, e.g. pursed lips while "interpreting"... other than that great video looking for help. There is actually a group based from NTID striving to create a common vocabulary base.

[@erikdidee]

Electrolytes include Sodium, Potassium, Chlorides, etc....very important for chemical balance and healthy heart function. these are included in the I.V. fluids that they give you in the hospital. this is especially important if you are vomiting, diarrhea, dehydrated.

[@ec6992]

What about signing SALT for electrolyte?

[@KarenCEstrada]

Thank you for the video as it really made things clear for me. My question is how to sign "do you have shortness of breath?" And heartburn? I recently just experienced this on assignment. Any help would be great!!

[@brigittedenuit928]

I use RX for pharmacy and I've seen what you used for diagnosis and also seen DX.

[@mdlagreca]

The only one I have an answer to is for protein. I've seen this: middle finger of the P hand tapping on the non-dom bicep. Otherwise, those are all great questions! I'd love to see some of the answers.

[@laurenjohenning176]

I like how you fingerspell a term then you show the word so can test your understanding

[@funnyfunnybunnies]

Any new information from feedback? Or new videos that are more updated? :) thank you for all your help!

[@ASLInterpreterSHansen]

@heatherxstacie cont...medical appts/hospital and in legal settings for court ordered treatments at medical facilities. So can take time to slowly explain/give expansion to be clear. I want to take a medical interpreting course! ;o) Maybe someday....Best of luck with your studies! Thx for taking time to comment! SH

[@Louisiana1219]

is there a way to get this transcribed? I don't know how to read sign language and would like to know what you're saying.

[@ASLInterpreterSHansen]

HI! am locked onto my computer right now preparing for class tonight..thanks for feedback...yes this is old..can't remember what is in it. I go to deafmd.org sometimes for insights...I do alot of medical interpreting....every day/week. Glad you are working on more resources...awesome! take care ;o) SH

[@heyjackieg]

what was the finger spelled word after therapy?

[@ASLInterpreterSHansen]

Physical...PT....physical therapy ;o) SH

[@ASLInterpreterSHansen]

Also thx for signs! great!

[@shannongamble4992]

No captions?!