Respiratory clinical signs
Inducing perspiration, sweating heavily
What is diaphoretic
Glucocorticoid medication mostly used to suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation in conditions such as asthma, COPD, and rheumatologist diseases.
What is Prednisone
Tiny balloon like air sacs
What is Alveoli
Tubing connected to an endotracheal tube, used to deliver oxygen therapy to an intubated patient who does not require mechanical ventilation
What is a T - Piece
Carries blood containing carbon dioxide to the air sacs, where the gas moves from the blood to the air.
What is Pulmonary Arteries
Muscles other than the diaphragm and intercostal muscles that may be used for labored breathing.
What is accessory muscles
A fungal infection that causes white patches, redness and soreness in the mouth.
What is thrush
Large dome shaped muscle under your lungs
What is Diaphragm
Placed over a breathing tube in a tracheotomy incision in the throat, and through which humidified oxygen is given.
What is a Trach Collar
Allows the passage of swallowed solids and liquids into the esophagus, and takes air to and from the trachea, during respiration. Both food and air pass through this before reaching their appropriate destination. It also plays a role in speech.
What is the Pharynx
Bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
What is cyanosis
Used to form mist as air passes through it, if the nebulizer is missing this or broken, the nebulizer will not work.
What is a baffle
Fine hairlike projections from certain cells that sweep in unison and help sweep away fluids and particles
What is Cilia
A machine that is used for a non invasive form of therapy for adults suffering from sleep apnea.
What is a Bipap Machine
A small device that measures the amount of air a person can forcefully blow out of their lungs in one fast breath it is one indicator of airway changes that may occur in people with asthma or COPD.
What is a Peak Flow Meter
deformity of the finger or toe nails associated with a number of diseases, mostly of The heart and lungs.
What is clubbing
What is the base in mucomyst, that causes the rotten egg smell
What is Sulfur
The only complete ring of cartilage around the trachea. It forms the back part of the voice box and functions as an attachment site for muscles, cartilages, and ligaments involved in opening and closing the airway and in producing speech.
What is Cricoid Cartilage
Creating a positive pressure environment, this device presses from the interior of the nasopharyngeal outwards. This dilates the radius of the nasopharyngeal airways and dramatically reduces the resistance to airway flow, thus increasing ventilation and oxygenation potential
What is High Flow Nasal Cannula
Test measures the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
What is an ABG
Arterial Blood Gas
Patients are in sitting and leaning forward posture with their outstretched hands on their knees.
What is Tripod position
Treats asthma in patients 4 years and older. Contains a medicine called fluticasone propionate, which is a synthetic corticosteroid.
What is Flovent
Caratilaginous flap at the opening of the larynx that prevents entry of food into the lower respiratory system.
what is Glottis
In-line device that catches moisture that may accumulate in the tubing during oxygen therapy
What is a Water Trap
A unique handheld device that keeps your lungs clear of mucus so you can breathe easy. It combines The benefits of positive exploratory pressure with airway vibrations. The vibrations help facilitate the movement of mucus.
What is an Acapella