respiratory 7; pleura Flashcards
pleuritis
inflammation of parietal pleura
collection of pus in pleural cavity caused by bacteria
empyema
condition of having excessive fluid in pleural cavity
hydrothorax
inflammation of parietal pleura
pleuritis
when air enters pleural cavity from an opening in the internal airways
causes collapse
spontaneous pneumothorax
hypoxemia
abnormally low o2 concentration in blood
hydrothorax
empyema
chylothorax
hemothorax are
types of pleural effusion
hydrothorax
condition of having excessive fluid in pleural cavity
hypoxia
o2 deficiency in tissues
hypercapnia
excessive co2 in bloodstream
pleuritis =
pleurisy
chylothorax
results in chyle accumulating in cavity due to disruption of thoracic duct
accumulation of excess fluid in pleural cavity
pleural effusion
pleurisy =
pleuritis
visceral pleura
layer touching lungs
have no nerve pain receptors
empyema
collection of pus in pleural cavity caused by bacteria