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ITM Respiratory sys.

Ch. 15, A&P II

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parts of upper respiratory tract nose, pharynx, larynx
controls rate of respiration CNS - central nervous system
pharyngitis inflammation or infection of the throat - sore throat
IRDS-infant respiratory distress syndrome serious life threatening condition that affects premature infants under 37 weeks gestation or less than 5 lb
pleurisy inflammation of parietal pleura characterized by stabbing pain & difficulty breathing
atelectasis collapse of a lung for any reason
external respiration the exchange of gases between the air in the lungs & in the blood
internal respiration exchange of gases between the blood & cells
diaphragm primary muscle for inspiration, flattens when it contracts to enlarge thoracic cavity
tidal volume amount of air breathed in & out with each breath
RV residual volume the air that remains in the lungs after the most forceful expiration
medullary rhythmicity center function controls the basic rhythm of breathing
dyspnea labored or difficult breathing, often associated with hypoventilation
tuberculosis highly contagious, transmitted through inhalation of droplets
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders progressive, irreversible obstruction of air flow resulting from preexisting obstructive disorders
obstructive disorders chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma
massage for tuberculosis contraindicated because it is an infection
massage for pneumonia contraindicated because it is an infection
massage for COPD indicated as long as client is not in acute distress, be aware client may not be able to lay supine or prone
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