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| arterial blood gases (ABGs) |
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| blood test of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood |
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| sputum culture & sensitivity (C&S) |
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| cultures sputum for bacterial growth, if present, then determines best antibiotic to use |
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| examining sputum for malignant cells |
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| X-ray of lung after inhaling radiopaque substance |
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| X-ray of the organs of the thoracic cavity |
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| medication suspended in a mist and inhaled; delivered by a nebulizer or metered dose inhaler (single puff dose) |
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placing a tube through the mouth and into the trachea to keep airway open
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First, a lighted scope is used to identify the trachea from the esophagus. Next, the tube is placed through the pharynx and into the trachea. Finally, the scope is removed, leaving the tube in place. |
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surgical puncture of chest wall to remove fluids; also called thoracocentesis
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The needle is inserted between the ribs to withdraw fluid from the pleural sac at the base of the left lung. |
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kills bacteria
amoxil, cipro |
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blocks histamine released during allergy attack
Allegra, Claritan, Benadryl |
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relieves urge to cough
Hycodan, Vicks Formula 44 |
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relaxes bronchospasms; treats asthma
Proventil, Ventolin, Theo-Dur |
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reduces inflammation of respiratory tract
Flonase, Nasonex, Azmacort |
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reduces congestion in respiratory system
Afrin, Drixoral, Sudafed |
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improves ability to cough up mucus
Robitussin, Mucinex |
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liquefies mucus so it is easier to cough up
Mucomyst |
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| adult respiratory distress syndrome |
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| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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| cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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| diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
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| respiratory distress syndrome |
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| upper respiratory infection |
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