Plan - Lower Respiratory Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
bronchoplasty
A
reconstruction of a bronchus
2
Q
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
A
method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped
3
Q
lobectomy
A
removal of a lobe
4
Q
pleuropexy
A
reattachment of the pleura
5
Q
pneumonectomy
A
removal of a lung
6
Q
thoracentesis
A
puncture of the chest
7
Q
thoracocentesis
A
puncture of the chest
8
Q
thoracoplasty
A
reconstruction of the chest
9
Q
thoracostomy
A
creation of an opening int the chest
10
Q
thoracotomy
A
incision into the chest