Inspiration

an active process in which the intercostal also known as rib muscles and the diaphragm contract, expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air flow into the lungs

Inhalation

It's another term for inspiration

Expiration

a passive process in which the rib muscles and the diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and forcing air from the lungs

Exhalation

another term for expiration

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

It's a form of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) that consists of a mask and means of blowing oxygen into the mask to prevent the airway from collapsing and can help with difficulty breathing

Asthma

a chronic disease that has episodic flare. It differs from chronic bronchitis and emphysema and doesn't produce a hypoxic drive. 

Pulmonary Edema

a condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs. Excess fluid collects in the air sacs in the lungs causing difficulty breathing

Pneumonia

an infection of one or both lungs that is caused by either bacteria, viruses, or fungi. People with respiratory diseases are at higher risk of getting pneumonia

Spontaneous Pneumothorax

happens when a lung collapses without injury or happens without any noticeable causes

Pulmonary Embolism

happens when one or more arteries in the lungs are blocked by a blood clot

Epiglottitis

located above the larynx and prevents food or drinks from entering the windpipe

Cystic Fibrosis

genetic disease that causes the production of abnormally thick mucus blocking the pancreatic ducts, intestines, and bronchi which can lead to a respiratory infection

Bronchoconstriction 

blockage in the bronchi that lead from the trachea to the lungs

Defibrillation

delivery of an electrical shock to stop the fibrillation of heart muscles and help restore a normal heart rhythm

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

the steps used to revive a person by keeping the person's heart and lungs still working

Cardiovascular System

consists of the heart and blood vessels

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)

term used to show ant symptoms related to the lack of oxygen located in the heart muscle.

Cardiac Compromise

another term used for acute coronary syndrome

Dyspnea

shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Bradycardia

when a heart rate is unusually slow; about 60 beats per minute

Tachycardia

when a heart rate is fast usually 100 beats per minute

Coronary Artery Disease

diseases that affect the arteries in the heart

Thrombus

clot formed by blood and plaque attached to the inner wall of an artery or vein

Occlusion

blockage in an artery caused by fatty deposits

Embolism

blockage of a vessel by a clot or foreign material brought to the site by blood current

Aneurysm

dilation of a weakened section of the call of artery

Dysrhythmia

the disturbance in heart rate and rhythm

Angina Pectoris

pain in the chest when blood supply to the heart is reduced and a portion of the heart muscle isn't receiving enough oxygen supply

Nitroglycerin

medication that dilates blood vessels

Acute myocardial infarction

condition in which a portion of the myocardium dies because of lack of oxygen

Sudden death

cardiac arrest that happens within 2 hours of the onset of symptoms

Congestive heart failure

failure of the heart to pump efficiently, causing excessive blood or fluid in the lungs, body or in some cases, both

Edema

swelling resulting from a buildup of fluid in the tissues

Pulmonary Edema

accumulation of fluid in the lungs

Pedal edema

accumulation of fluid in the feet or ankles

Cardiac Arrest

sudden stop of function of the heart

Chain of survival

a series of actions that reduce the mortality associated with sudden cardiac arrest

Ventricular fibrillation

condition in which the heart's electrical impulses are disorganized, preventing the heart muscle from contracting normally

Ventricular tachycardia

condition is which the heartbeat is fast

Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)

condition in which the heart's electrical rhythm remains normal but the mechanical pumping activity fails to follow the electrical activity which causes cardiac arrest

Asystole

condition in which the heart has stopped beating also known as flatline

Apnea

no breathing

Agonal Breathing

irregular breaths that precede apnea and death