Chapter 7 Respiratory Surgical Procedures and Therapeutics Flashcards
1
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Aerosol Therapy
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Nebulizer….Medicine that is aerosolized
2
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What does CPR stand for?
A
Cardiopulmonary Resusitation
3
Q
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
A
Treatment for sleep apnea….keeps the airway open when asleep. Is a mask
4
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Endotracheal (ET) Intubation
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Breathing tube placed in airway for a ventilator or manual respiration. “Trach tube”
5
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Ventilator
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Used to assist a patient w/ breathing