PCA Chapter 40 terms/abbreviations Exam
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hemothorax blood in the pleural space
intubation inserting an artificial airway
mechanical ventilation using a machine to move air into and out
of the lungs
patent open and unblocked
pleural effusion the escape and collection of fluid in the
pleural space
pneumothorax air in the pleural space
suction the process of withdrawing or sucking up
fluid
tracheostomy a surgically created opening into the
trachea
carbon dioxide CO2
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hemothorax blood in the pleural space
intubation inserting an artificial airway
mechanical ventilation using a machine to move air into and out
of the lungs
patent open and unblocked
pleural effusion the escape and collection of fluid in the
pleural space
pneumothorax air in the pleural space
suction the process of withdrawing or sucking up
fluid
tracheostomy a surgically created opening into the
trachea
carbon dioxide CO2