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Respiratory System
H.I.T
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Respiratory System | Is comprised of structures that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body. |
| Lungs | Pair of organs that are located in the thorax that constitute the main organ of the respiratory system. |
| Bronchi | Large air passages in the lung through which air is inhaled and exhaled. |
| Trachea | Tube-shaped structure in the neck that extends from the larynx to the bronchi. |
| Larynx | The voice organ that connects the pharynx with the trachea. |
| Vocal Cords | Sound or speech is produced. |
| Pharynx | Tubular structure that extends from the base of the skull to the esophagus. |
| Acute Pharyngitis | Or what is commonly called a "sore throat". |
| Influenza | A highly contagious respiratory disease that is caused by various viruses. |
| Pneumonia | Is a condition in which liquid, known as "exudate" and pus infiltrate the lung and cause an inflammation. |
| Bronchitis | An inflammation of the bronchus. |
| Acute Bronchitis | Is a inflammation of the bronchus that lasts for a short period. |
| Chronic Bronchitis | Is a prolonged inflammation of the bronchus, lasting for more than 3 months and occurring for 2 consecutive years. |
| Chronic Sinusitis | Which is a prolonged inflammation of one or more of the sinus cavities. |
| Tonsils | Protect the entrance to the respiratory system from invading organisms. |
| Emphysema | A loss of lung function due to progressive decrease in the number of alveoli in the bronchus of the lung. |
| Aspiration Pneumonia | Occurs when a solid or liquid is inhaled into the lung. |
| Drainage Procedures | Are completed to remove a fluid from an area. |
| Intranasal Biopsy | Which is a biopsy that is completed within the nasal cavity. |
| Nasal Polyps | Are growths in the nasal cavity that are commonly associated with rhinitis. |
| Nasal Polyp Excision | The polyp's shape allowed it to be removed easily because it's usually hanging from a stalk. |
| Extensive Nasal Polyp Excision | The polyp's shape or thickness, or the number of polyps present, may not require more skill and effort for removal. |
| Rhinophyma | Is a rosacea condition of the skin of the nose. |
| Rhinectomy | Is the removal of the nose. |
| Rhinotomy | Is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made along one side of the nose. |
| Rhinoplasty | Surgical repair of the nose. |
| Septoplasty | A septal repair. |
| Secondary Rhinoplasty | Also known as revision rhinoplasty. |
| Nasal Vestibular Stenosis | Which is the narrowing of the nasal vestibule. |
| Spreader Grafting or Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction | An incision is made in the upper lateral cartilage of the nose and continued into the medial aspect of the nasal bones. |
| Choanal Atresia | Occurs when there is an occlusion of the openings between the nasal cavity and the pharynx. |
| Synechia | Is an adhesion. |
| Frontal Sinuses | These are located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows. |
| Ethmoid Sinuses | These are located between the eyes. |
| Sphenoid Sinuses | These are located directly behind the nose at the center of the skull. |
| Maxillary Sinuses | These are located below the eye and lateral to the nasal cavity. |
| ARD | Acute Respiratory Distress |
| ARF | Acute Respiratory Failure |
| BAL | Brochial Alveolar Lavage |
| COLD | Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| CPAP | Continuous Positive Airway Pressure |
| CXR | Chest X-ray |
| DOE | Dyspnea on Exertion |
| LLL | Left Lower Lobe (of lung) |
| LUL | Left Upper Lobe (of lung) |
| PFT | Pulmonary Function Testing |
| RF | Respiratory Failure |
| RLL | Right Lower Lobe (of lung) |
| RUL | Right Upper Lobe (of lung) |
| SOB | Shortness of Breath |
| TLC | Total Lung Capacity |
| V/Qscan | Ventilation-perfusion scan. |
| Laryngectomy | Surgical removal of the larynx. |
| Sinus | Cavity that is located in the skull close to the paranasal area. |
| Ethmoidectomy | Removal of the ethmoid sinus |
| Maxillectomy | Removal of the maxillary sinus |
| Maxillary Sinusotomy | An incision made into the maxillary sinus |
| Sphenoid Sinusotomy | An incision made into the sphenoid sinus |
| Frontal Sinusotomy | An incision made into the frontal sinuses |
| Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy | The inspection of the entire nasal cavity |
| Surgical Nasal Endoscopy | When a nasal endoscope is used to complete a surgical procedure. |
| Partial laryngectomy (Hemilaryngectomy) | Is the partial removal of the larynx |
| Pharyngolaryngectomy | Surgical excision of the hypopharynx and larynx |
| Arytenoidectomy | Surgical excision of the arytenoid cartilage |
| Epiglottidectomy | Surgical excision of the epiglottis |
| Endotracheal Intubation | Endotracheal tube is placed into the trachea to keep it open |
| Direct Laryngoscopy | The direct viewing of the larynx and adjacent structures by use of a laryngoscope |
| Indirect Laryngoscopy | The viewing of the larynx by use of two mirrors |
| Tracheostomy | An incision made into the trachea |
| Bronchoscopy | An examination of the bronchi using an endoscope |
| Rigid Bronchoscope (open-tube bronchoscope) | Is inserted through the mouth |
| Flexible Bronchoscope | Is inserted through the mouth or nose |
| Throracostomy | An incision made into the chest wall |
| Thoracotomy | A surgical opening into the thoracic cavity |
| Plurectomy | The surgical removal of the pleura |
| Chemical Pleurodesis | A chemical is placed into the pleural space to cause inflammation and thereby reduce the effusion of the area |
| Pneumothorax | A accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity |
| Throracoscopy | The examination of the pleura, lungs, and mediastinum |
| Backbench Work | The physician prepares the donor organ prior to transplantation |
| Extraperiosteal Pneumonolysis | Which is the separation of the surface of the lung from the inside surface of the chest cavity |
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Diasia Ryals
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