Inhaled medication, suspended in a mist and delivered by a nebulizer while the patient breathes.

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Emergency lifesaving treatment given to someone whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

The use of a machine that delivers mild air pressure to keep the airways open

endotracheal (ET) intubation

Insertion of a breathing tube through the mouth and glottis and into the trachea to open and maintain a clear airway

Lifesaving technique in which an obstructed airway is cleared through abdominal thrusts, which exert pressure on the diaphragm.

Treatment used to drain pulmonary secretions after a patient has been placed in a position that uses gravity to promote the drainage (that is, the head lower than the feet).

supplemental oxygen therapy

Additional concentration of oxygen provided by an endotracheal (ET) tube, mask, or nasal cannulae (CAN-yoo-lee) to increase blood oxygen levels.

Surgical puncture into the chest wall to aspirate (draw out by means of suction) fluid from the pleural sac

Branch of medicine dealing with operative procedures that are used to diagnose and treat conditions and diseases of the chest.

Surgical creation of an opening in the chest to drain air or fluid; also called a chest tube.

Surgical creation of an opening in the trachea to allow a patient to breathe more easily

Machine that delivers artificial ventilation for patients who are unable to breathe effectively on their own

Drug that fights or prevents bacterial infections.

Drug that blocks the effects of histamines (HISS-tuh-MEENZ), which are chemicals in the body that produce symptoms of allergic reactions.

Drug that relaxes muscle spasms in the bronchial tubes.

Drug that reduces congestion (nasal or chest “stuffiness”).

Drug that produces thinner mucus.

Drug that suppresses inflammation.

Drug that inhibits release of histamines, which are chemicals in the body that produce symptoms of allergic reactions. Mast cells are found in connective tissue and release substances in response to allergic and inflammatory reactions in the body.

Substance used to stimulate antibodies and provide immunity against a certain disease; can help reduce the spread of a disease.

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Question	Answer
aerosol therapy	Inhaled medication, suspended in a mist and delivered by a nebulizer while the patient breathes.
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)	Emergency lifesaving treatment given to someone whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)	The use of a machine that delivers mild air pressure to keep the airways open
endotracheal (ET) intubation	Insertion of a breathing tube through the mouth and glottis and into the trachea to open and maintain a clear airway
Heimlich maneuver	Lifesaving technique in which an obstructed airway is cleared through abdominal thrusts, which exert pressure on the diaphragm.
postural drainage	Treatment used to drain pulmonary secretions after a patient has been placed in a position that uses gravity to promote the drainage (that is, the head lower than the feet).
supplemental oxygen therapy	Additional concentration of oxygen provided by an endotracheal (ET) tube, mask, or nasal cannulae (CAN-yoo-lee) to increase blood oxygen levels.
thoracentesis	Surgical puncture into the chest wall to aspirate (draw out by means of suction) fluid from the pleural sac
thoracic surgery	Branch of medicine dealing with operative procedures that are used to diagnose and treat conditions and diseases of the chest.
thoracostomy	Surgical creation of an opening in the chest to drain air or fluid; also called a chest tube.
tracheostomy	Surgical creation of an opening in the trachea to allow a patient to breathe more easily
ventilator	Machine that delivers artificial ventilation for patients who are unable to breathe effectively on their own
antibiotic	Drug that fights or prevents bacterial infections.
antihistamine	Drug that blocks the effects of histamines (HISS-tuh-MEENZ), which are chemicals in the body that produce symptoms of allergic reactions.
antitussive	Drug that suppresses a cough.
beta-adrenergic agonist	Drug that dilates the bronchi.
bronchodilator	Drug that relaxes muscle spasms in the bronchial tubes.
decongestant	Drug that reduces congestion (nasal or chest “stuffiness”).
expectorant	Drug that produces thinner mucus.
glucocorticoid	Drug that suppresses inflammation.
mast cell stabilizer	Drug that inhibits release of histamines, which are chemicals in the body that produce symptoms of allergic reactions. Mast cells are found in connective tissue and release substances in response to allergic and inflammatory reactions in the body.
mucolytic	Drug that loosens mucus.
vaccine/immunization	Substance used to stimulate antibodies and provide immunity against a certain disease; can help reduce the spread of a disease.

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