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Module 11
11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chest x-ray | x-rays of the chest |
| Pulmonary angiography | is when contrast media is injected into a blood vessel and images are taken of the arteries or veins in the lung |
| Bronchoscopy | is the visual examination of the bronchial tubes |
| Endotracheal intubation | is when a tube is placed through the nose or mouth, through the pharynx and larynx, and into the trachea to establish an airway |
| Tracheostomy | is the creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck and insertion of a tube to facilitate passage of air or removal of secretions |