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Stack #86094
Treatment Procedures of the Respiratory System
| Procedure | Definition |
|---|---|
| bronchoplasty | surgical repair of the bronchial |
| bronchotomy | incision into the larynx or bronchus |
| cardiopulmonary resuscitation | emergency treatment to restore normal heart and pulmonary function |
| endotracheal intubation | a tube inserted through the mouth to the trachea to create an airway |
| heimlich maneuver | applying npressure to the diaphragm to remove a foreign object from the airway |
| intermittent positive pressure breathing (ippb) | a machine that increases pressure to provide medication through a mask |
| laryngectomy | surgical removal of the larynx |
| laryngoplasty | surgical repair of the larynx |
| lobectomy | surgical removal of a lobe of the lung |
| pleurectomy | surgical removal of a portion of the pleura |
| pneumonectomy | surgical removal of a lung |
| postural drainage | positioning the patient on a slant with the head down and the lower extremities positioned above to have gravity assist in drainage secretions |
| rhinoplasty | plastic surgery of the nose |
| thoracostomy | insertion of a tube into the chest to drain off fluid (chest tube) |
| tracheostomy | insertion of a tube into the trachea to keep the airway open |
| tracheotomy | surgical opening in the trachea to create an airway |
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