Chapter 7 F (Surgery)

Question 1

Endotracheal intubation (ET)

Answer 1

insertion of a tube through the nose or mouth, pharynx, and larynx and into the trachea to establish an airway

Question 2

Laryngocentesis

Answer 2

Surgical puncture o the larynx

Question 3

Laryngostomy

Answer 3

Surgical puncture of the larynx

Question 4

Otorhinolaryngologist

Answer 4

Medical doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders of the ear, nose and throat

Question 5

Pleurocentesis

Answer 5

Surgical puncture of pleural space

Question 6

Pleuroplexy

Answer 6

Fixing in place of the pleura surgically, usually in case of injury or deterioration

Question 7

Pneumobronchotomy

Answer 7

Incision of the lung and bronchus

Question 8

Septostomy

Answer 8

Creation of an opening in the nasal septum

Question 9

Thoracocentesis

Answer 9

Surgical puncture of the chest cavity

Question 10

Thoracostomy

Answer 10

Establishment of an opening in the chest cavity

Question 11

Tracheostomy

Answer 11

Creation of an artificial opening in the trachea