Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Stridor
A
High pitch noise while inhaling
2
Q
Dysphonia
A
Difficulty speaking
3
Q
Aphonia
A
Cannot speak at all
4
Q
Asphyxia
A
The inability to move air into and out of the respiratory system
5
Q
Obtunded
A
Drowsy
6
Q
Ameliorates
A
Makes patients condition better
7
Q
Exacerbates
A
Makes condition worse
8
Q
Diaphoretic
A
Sweaty skin
9
Q
Cyanosis
A
Bluish discolouration
10
Q
Bullae
A
Large blisters
11
Q
Orthopnea
A
Increased difficulty breathing while laying down (may indicate CHF and asthma)
12
Q
Dyspnea
A
Abnormality of breathing rate, pattern or effort
13
Q
Anoxia
A
Absence or near absence of oxygen
14
Q
Phonation
A
Noise made by the vocal cords
15
Q
RSI
A
Rapid Sequence Intubation
