Chapter 44 Flashcards
1
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Hemothorax
A
Blood (hemo) in the pleural space (thorax)
2
Q
Intubation
A
Inserting an artificial airway
3
Q
Mechanical Ventilation
A
Using a machine to move air into and out of the lungs
4
Q
Patent
A
Open and unblocked
5
Q
Pleural Effusion
A
The escape and collection of fluid (effusion) in the pleural space
6
Q
Pneumothorax
A
Air (pneumo) in the pleural space (thorax)
7
Q
Suction
A
The process of withdrawing or sucking up fluid (secretions)
8
Q
Tracheostomy
A
A surgically created opening (stomy) in the neck into the trachea (tracheo)
9
Q
Yankauer Suction
A
Catheter is used to suction the mouth and for thick secretions
