clinical anatomy of the thorax Flashcards
1
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pleural effusion
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- any condition that increases the production of fluid or impairs the drainage of the fluid e.g a collapsed lung
2
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Hemothorax
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accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity
3
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pneumothorax
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Entry of air into the pleural cavity which results in a partial collapse of the lung
4
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thoracocentesis
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performed either to diagnose the underlying cause or to drain the effusion for symptomatic relief.
- a chest tube is used to drain air or fluid from the pleural cavity
5
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What is the dead space?
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upper space in the conduction system where no gas exchange takes place
6
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pulmonary diseases are caused by disturbances of
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- ventilation
- perfusion
- diffusion
7
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What is the functional unit of the lung?
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bronchopulmonary segment
