Ch 36 Key Terms Flashcards

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analgesic

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a drug that relieves pain.

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cricothyrotomy

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an incision through the cricothyroid membrane for the purpose of inserting a tube to establish a “surgical airway”; is usually performed as a part of advanced airway management; is beyond the scope of practice for OEC Technicians.

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electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

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a record of the electrical activity of the heart, which provides important information concerning the functioning of the different parts of the heart.

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endotracheal intubation

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the process of placing a tube into the trachea and maintaining it to provide an airway while preventing aspiration of foreign material into the bronchi (and lungs).

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