Conditions
Another name for lung collapse.
What is atelectasis?
This kind of medicine increases the diameter of the airways of the lungs.
What is/are bronchodilator(s)?
Controls or supports the patient's breathing by providing advanced life support
Listening with a stethoscope for normal and abnormal breath sounds.
What is auscultation?
What kind(s) of therapist need(s) a CPR certification?
What is a respiratory/certified respiratory therapist?
Low levels of O2 in the blood.
What is hypoxemia?
This kind of medicine breaks down secretions within the lungs.
What are Mucolytics?
Provides medication and/or additional humidity to airways
What is Aerosol therapy?
Assessing levels of O2, carbon dioxide, and other elements in the bloodstream
What is arterial blood gas analysis?
What kind of therapist can conduct smoking cessation clinics?
What is a respiratory therapist?
This is a progressive, genetic diseases that causes persistent lung infections and buildups and limits that limits the ability to breathe over time.
Used to treat bacterial and fungal pulmonary infections
What are antimicrobials?
Applies negative pressure directly to the airways to remove secretions
What is suctioning?
Used to determine impaired functioning and diagnose diseases by measuring lung volumes and flow rates
What is pulmonary function testing?
What kind of respiratory therapist has an entry-level position?
What is a CRT?
An inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes.
What is bronchitis?
Reduce allergic responses
What are antiasthmatics?
Aids in lung hygiene; may include postural drainage, percussion, breathing, retraining, and coughing.
What is chest physical therapy?
Measuring the level of oxygen-carrying capabilities in the blood
What is pulse oximetry?
This job can be attained after becoming a CRT or RRT plus passing additional examination
What is a pulmonary function technologist?
The uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs
What is lung cancer?
Low flow device, works with the patient as the patient continues to breath
What is a nasal cannula?
Prevents and treats lung collapse
What is hyperinflation therapy?
Measuring the amount of exhaled carbon dioxide
What is capnography?
Assesses the need for therapeutic respiratory procedures, determine the potential benefits of the therapy, and monitor the outcome of the therapy to determine whether the treatment objectives were met
What is a respiratory technologist?