Language of Medicine Chapter 12 Clinical Procedures
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Language of Medicine Chapter 12 Clinical Procedures
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Language of Medicine Chapter 12 Clinical Procedures
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 chest x-ray | radiographic image of the thoracic cavity (chest film). |
| computed tomography scan of the chest | computer generated x-ray images show thoracic structure in cross section. |
| pulmonary angiography or arteriography | x-ray images are obtained after radiopaque contrast is injected into the pulmonary artery. |
| magnetic resonance imaging of the chest | Magnetic waves create images of the chest in the frontal, lateral and cross-sectional (axial plane). |
| positron emission tomography scan of the lung | radioactive substance is injected and images reveal metabolic activity in the lung. |
| ventilation-perfusion scan | detection device records radio activity in the lung after injection of a radioisotope or inhalation of small amount of radioactive gas (xenon). |
| bronchoscopy | fiberoptic or rigid endoscope inserted into the bronchial tubes for diagnosis, biopsy, or collection of specimens |
| endotracheal intubation | placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharynx, larynx and trachea to establish an airway |
| laryngoscopy | visual examination of the larynx (voice box) |
| lung biopsy | removal of lung tissue followed by microscopic examination |
| mediastinoscopy | Endoscopic visual examination of the mediastinum. |
| pulmonary function test | test that measures the ventilation mechanics of the lung function, lung volume, and the capacity of the lungs to exchange O2 and CO2 efficiently |
| thoracentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space |
| thoracotomy | major surgical incision of the chest |
| thoracoscopy | visual examination of the chest via small incisions and use of an endoscope |
| tracheotomy | surgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck. |
| tuberculin test | determines past or present tuberculous infection based on a positive skin reaction |
| tube thoracostomy | Chest tube is passed through an opening in the skin of the chest to continuously drain a pleural effusion. |
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