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Oxygenation
Oxygenation
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Health Care
Professional
11/15/2008

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Term
Upper resp. structures do what?
Definition
warm, filter and humidify air coming in
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Lower resp. structures do what?
Definition
conduction of air, production of surfactant
Term
Surfactant is
Definition
a protein, found in lower resp.
Term
alveolis, if affected leads to
Definition
D: gas exchange
Term
common prob with bronchus
Definition
bronchitis, asthma
Term
common prob with alveoli
Definition
emphezema, pneumonia, uncontrolled asthma
Term
resp. control center
Definition
medulla
Term
involves muscles of thorax
brings o2 in
Definition
inspiration
Term
includes inspiration and expiration
Definition
pulmonary ventilation
Term
a passive movement of air out
Definition
expiration
Term
includes respiration and perfusion
Definition
gas exchange
Term
what type of devices uses o2 to help pts with oxygenation and perfusion
Definition
low flow devices
Term
problem assoc. with collapsing of alveoli or incomplete expansion
causes: fluid, mucous, immobility, blockage, blood
Definition
atelaxsis
Term
6th vital sign
Definition
o2 saturation
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