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Respiration

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The process of gas exchange that occurs between the alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries

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Pulmonary ventilation

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Simply ventilation or breathing is the mechanical process of moving air in and out of the lungs

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External respiration

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Is the gas exchange process that occurs between the alveoli and the surrounding pulmonary Capillaries

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Internal respiration

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Is the gas exchange process that occurs between the cells and the systemic capillaries

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Cellular respiration and metabolism

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The process breaks down glucose in the presence of oxygen

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Mucous membrane

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Moistened and filtered as it flows over the damp sticky lining the nose

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Pharynx

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Throat at

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Epiglottis

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Small leaf shaped flap of cartilaginous tissue

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larynx

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Voice box or vocal cords

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Thyroid cartilage

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Adam’s apple

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Cricoid cartilage

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Most inferior portion of the Larynx

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Lower airway

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Extends from the Cricoid cartilage at the lower end of the larynx
To the alveoli of the lungs

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Trachea

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Windpipe

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Carina

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Where the trachea splits into right and left mainstem bronchi

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Bronchi

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Two major branches of the trachea

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Bronchioles

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Composed of smooth Bosco and lined with mucous membranes

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Pleura

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Two layers of protective tissue

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Visceral pleura

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Innermost covering of the lung

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Parietal pleura

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Inner porting of chest wall

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Pleural space

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Small space at negative pressure

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Serous fluid

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Ask as a lubricant to reduce friction when the layers of plural rub against each other during breathing

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Diaphragm

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Muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity

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Ventilation

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The passage of air into and out of the lungs

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Inspiration

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The process of breathing air in and exhaling is the process of breathing air out

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Intercostal muscles
Muscles between the ribs that contract
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Chemo receptors
Continuously monitor levels of oxygen carbon dioxide and pH in the arterial blood
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Respiratory rate
Breathing rate
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Oxygenation
The process by which the blood in the cells become saturated with oxygen
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Hypoxemia
As a low oxygen content in the arterial blood
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Hypoxia
Inadequacy of the amount of oxygen being delivered to the cells
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Cyanosis
A bluish gray color is a late sign of hypoxia and may be found in and around several areas of the body including the lips mouth nose
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Positive pressure ventilation
The process of forcing air into a patient’s lungs
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Deoxygenated
Has a low oxygen concentration but high carbon dioxide
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Oxygenated
Hi oxygen count and low carbon dioxide
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Hemoglobin
Found in the cytoplasm of red blood cells
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Snoring
Occurs when the upper airway is partially obscured by the tongue
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Crowing
Is a sound like a crow crowing that occurs when the muscles around the larynx spasm and narrow the opening into the trachea
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Gargling
Sound sound like gargling usually indicates the presence of blood, secretions or other liquid in the airway
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Stridor
As a harsh high-pitched sound heard during inspiration
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Head tilt chin lift maneuver
Should be used for opening the airway in a patient who has no suspected spinal injury
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Jaw thrust maneuver
Is used to open the airway in such a patient because the head and neck are not tilted back during this maneuver
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Rigid catheter
This type of catheter is a rigid plastic tube
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Soft catheter
The soft suction catheter consist of flexible tubing it is used in suctioning the nose and nasopharynx
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Residual volume
As the air remaining in the lungs after maximal exhalation
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Oral airway
Semi circular device of hard plastic or rubber that holds the tongue away from the back of the airway
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Nasal airway or NPA
Is a curved hollow tube of soft plastic or rubber with a flange or flare at the top in and a bevel at the distal end
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Tidal volume
Is the amount of air moved in and out of the lungs and one respiration
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Minute volume
Is the amount of air moved in and out of the lungs in one minute
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Retractions
Pulling inward of the intercoastal muscles of the chest as well as excessive use of the neck muscles during inspiration
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Bilaterally
On both sides
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Respiratory distress
A condition in which the patient is working harder to breathe
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Respiratory failure
Occurs when the respiratory rate and or tidal volume is insufficient
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Tachypnea
Is an excess sively rapid breathing rate may indicate in adequate oxygenation and breathing
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Bradypnea
Abnormally slow breathing right and ominous sign of an adequate breathing in oxygenation and infants and children
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Air movement
A normal spontaneous ventilation the negative pressure created by increasing the size of the thorax draws air into the lungs
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Airway wall pressure
It’s not affected during normal ventilation
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Esophageal opening pressure
The esophagus is a soft flexible structure during normal ventilation esophagus remains collapsed and no air moves into it
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Cardiac output
Normal spontaneous ventilation does not adversely affect the cardiac output or blood pressure
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Cricoid pressure
Was once start to reduce complications associated with positive pressure if an elation when the unresponsive patient’s airway is not protected by an advanced airway device
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BURP
Was developed primarily to be used in pediatric intubation because of the difference of the pediatric anatomy compared to the adult
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ELM
Applies pressure to the thyroid cartilage
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BVM
Is a manual device used to provide positive pressure ventilation
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PROPVD
Also known as a manually triggered ventilation device. This device is powered by oxygen and with a proper mask seal it delivers 100% oxygen to the patient
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BiPAP
Allows you to set different Airway pressures for inspiration and expiration
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Stoma
Is a surgical opening in the front of the neck through which the patient breathe the air into the trachea
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Tracheostomy
A stoma is created by cutting through the skin and into the trachea to relieve an obstruction higher in the trachea or to serve in place of an endotracheal tube
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Tracheostomy tube
A curved hollow tube made of rubber plastic or metal is inserted into the stoma to help hold it open
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Laryngectomy
Typically because of cancer all or part of the patients larynx has been removed
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Pressure regulator
Reduces the high pressure in a cylinder to a safe range from 30 to 70 psi and controls the flow of oxygen from 1 to 15 LPM
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Therapy regulator
Can administer oxygen from 0.5 LPM up to 25 LPM
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High pressure regulator
Can provide 50 psi to power of flow restricted oxygen powered ventilation device
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Oxygen humidifier
Adds moisture to oxygen
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Non-breather mask
This device has an oxygen reservoir bag attached to the mask with a one-way valve between them that prevents the patient’s exhaled air from mixing
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Nasal cannula
Provides a limited oxygen concentration ranging from approximately 24 to 44%
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Simple face mask
Has no reservoir and can deliver up to 60% oxygen
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Partial rebreather mask
Equipped with a two way valve that allows the patient to rebreathe about 1/3 of his exhaled air
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Venturi mask
Is a low flow oxygen system that provides precise concentrations of oxygen through an entertainment valve connected to the facemask
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Tracheostomy mask
Is used to deliver aerosolized medication bland areosoltherapy or oxygen to a patient with a tracheostomy

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