respiratory clinical procedures Flashcards
chest x-ray
radio graphic image of the thoracic cavity
computed tomography scan of chest
computer generated series of x-ray images show thoracic structures in cross section and other planes
magnetic resonance imaging of the chest
magnetic waves create detailed images of the chest in frontal, lateral, crossectional planes
position emission tomography scan of the lung
radioactive glucose is injected, and images reveal metabolic activity in the lungs
ventilation-perfusion scan
detection device records radioactivity in the lung after intravenous injection of radioisotope and inhalation of a small amount of radioactive gas (xenon)
bronchoscopy
fiberoptic endoscope examination of the bronchial tubes
endotracheal intubation
placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharynx, larynx and trachea to establish an airway
layngoscopy
visual examination of the voice box
lung biopsy
removal of lung tissue followed by microscopic examination
mediastinoscopy
endoscopic visual examination of the mediastinum
pulmonary function tests
tests that measure the ventilation mechanics of the lungs: airway function, lung volume,and capacity to exchange 02 and CO2 effectively
thoracentisis
needle is inserted into pleural space to remove excess fluid
thoracotomy
large incision of the chest
thoracoscopy (thorascopy)
visual examination of the chest via small incisions and use of an endoscope
tracheostomy
surgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck
