Module 4/Chapter 25/Respiratory System/Diagnostic Procedures of the Respiratory
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- Aspiration
- Withdrawal by suction of fluids or gases from a body cavity
- Auscultation
- Listening to sounds within the body with a stethoscope
- Bronchoconstrictor
- Agent that narrows the bronchi
- Bronchodilator
- Drug that expands the bronchi by relaxing muscle
- Bronchoscopy
- Visual exaination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope
- Chest x-ray
- X-ray picture of the chest (PA and Lateral)
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease --Expiratory flow of air is slowed
- CT scan
- Computerized Tomography of body part or organ
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Insertion of a tube through the mouth, pharynx, and larynx to the trachea, to establish an airway
- Laryngoscopy
- Visual examination of the larynx (voice box) using a laryngoscope
- Lung scan
- Radioactive material is injected IV or inhaled and images are taken to evaluate lung tissue, to show airflow and blood supply
- Percussion
- Tapping on body surface with fingers to determine the position, size, and density of the underlying structures.
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Group of tests used to measure breathing by means of a spirometer
- Respiration rate
- The number of breaths per unit of time. The normal rate for adults is 16-20 per minute
- Septoplasty
- Surgical reconstruction of the nasal septum
- Spirometer
- Instrument used to measure lung volumes and airflow
- Thorancentesis
- Surgical puncture of the chest with a needle to remove fluid for analysis
- Thoracostomy
- Surgical incision into the chest wall
- Tracheostomy
- Surgical opening into the trachea and inserting a tube to facilitate breathing.
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical incision into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage