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10 Vocab
airway management
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inhalation | Active part of breathing |
| Exhalation | Thorax size decreases |
| Alveoli | Site of oxygen diffusion |
| Mediastinum | Space between the lungs |
| Hypoxic drive | Backup system to control respiration |
| Tidal volume | Amount of air moved during one breath |
| Diaphragm | Moves down slightly when it contracts |
| Intercostal muscle | Raises ribs when it contracts |
| Ventilation | Movement of air between lungs and the environment |
| Larynx | Voicebox |
| Hypoxia | Insufficient oxygen for cells and tissue |
| Cheyne- stokes | Irregular breathing pattern with increased rate, and depth, followed by apnea |