The Respiratory System- Study Table (Diagnosis and Treatment-Practioners)
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38 terms
Sundanese | English |
|---|---|
| antihistaminic |  drug used to treat acute allergic reactions |
| antipyrectic | drug used to induce fever |
| arterial blood gas | measures the partial pressures of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the arterial blood |
| bronchodilator | drug used to expand the bronchi |
| bronchoscope | a devise for visually inspecting the interior of a bronchus |
| bronchoscopy | inspection using a bronchoscope |
| decongestant | drug used to reduce edema and congestion |
| laryngoscope | instrument with a light at the tip to aid in visual inspection of the larynx |
| laryngoscopy | visual inspection of the larynx with the aid of a laryngoscope |
| pharyngoscope | instrument with a light at the tip to aid in the visual inspection of the pharynx |
| pharyngoscopy | visual inspection of the pharynx with aid of a pharyngoscope |
| postural drainage | a physical therapy technique where the patient lies on his or her side on a decline to help drain the lungs |
| pulmonary function tests | measurement of lung volumes to assess breathing and ventilation; instrument used is a spirometer |
| pulse oximeter | a device that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood by reference to light wave lengths |
| rhinoscope | a small mirror with a thin handle; used in rhinoscopy |
| rhinoscopy | visual inspection of the nasal areas |
| bronchoplasty | surgical repair of a bronchus |
| laryngectomy | excision of the larynx |
| laryngoplasty | surgical repair of the larynx |
| laryngotomy | incision in the larynx |
| pharyngoplasty | surgical repair of the pharynx |
| pharyngotomy | surgical incision into the pharynx |
| pneumonectomy | removal of pulmonary lobes from a lung |
| pneumonorrhapy | suturing of a lung |
| pneumonotomy | incision into a lung |
| rhinoplasty | surgery performed on the nose |
| rhinotomy | surgical incision into the nose |
| sinusotomy | incision into a sinus |
| spirometer | a device used to measure respiratory gases |
| thoracentesis | insertion of a needle into the pleural cavity to withdraw fluid for diagnostic purposes, to drain excess fluid, or to re-expand a collapsed lung |
| tracheoplasty | surgical repair of the trachea |
| tracheostomy | surgical creation of an opening into the trachea to form an airway or to prepare for the insertion of a tube for ventilation |
| tracheotomy | incision into the trachea for purpose of restoring airflow to the lungs |
| otolaryngologist | physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases |
| otolaryngology | branch of medical study concerned with the ear, nose, and throat and diagnosis and treatment of its diseases |
| pulmonologist | physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating respiratory disorders |
| pulmonology | medical specialty of diagnosing and treating respiratory disorders |
| respiratory therapist | allied health care professional who specializes in airway management, mechanical ventilation, and blood acid-base balance |
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