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40 Cards in this Set
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Slow, gasping respiration, sometimes seen in dying patients.
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agonal respirations
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The upper airway tract or the passage above the larynx, which includes the nose, mouth, and throat.
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airway
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A safety system for size D or larger oxygen cylinders, designed to prevent the accidental attachment of a regulator to a cylinder containing the wrong type of gas.
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American Standard System
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Absence of breathing.
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apnea
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The introduction of vomit or other foreign material into the lungs.
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aspiration
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A device with face mask attached to a ventilation bag containing a reservoir and connected to oxygen; delivers more than 90% supplemental oxygen.
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bag-valve-mask (BVM) device
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A protective item, such as a pocket mask with a valve, that limits exposure to a patient's body fluids.
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barrier device
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A body part or condition that appears on both sides of the midline.
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bilateral
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A hollow, cylindrical structure that drains or delivers fluids.
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catheter
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Occurs when a foreign body completely obstructs the patient's airway. Patients cannot breathe, talk, or cough.
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complete airway obstruction
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A technique that is used with intubation in which pressure is applied on either side of the cricoid cartilage to prevent gastric distention and allow better visualization of vocal cords; also called the Sellick maneuver.
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cricoid pressure
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A process in which molecules move from an area of higher concentration of molecules to an area of lower concentration.
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diffusion
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The part of the breathing process in which the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles relax, forcing air out of the lungs.
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exhalation
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A normal reflex mechanism that causes retching; activated by touching the soft palate or the back of the throat.
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gag reflex
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A condition in which air fills the stomach as a result of high volume and pressure during artificial ventilation.
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gastric distention
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A term used to distinguish the degree of distress in a patient with a partial airway obstruction. With good air exchange, the patient is still conscious and able to cough forcefully, although wheezing may be heard.
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good air exchange
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A combination of two movements to open the airway by tilting the forehead back and lifting the chin; used for nontrauma patients.
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head tilt-chin lift maneuver
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Backup system to control respirations when oxygen levels fall.
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hypoxic drive
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The active, muscular part of breathing that draws air into the airway and lungs.
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inhalation
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A lack of oxygen that deprives tissues of necessary nutrients, resulting from partial or complete blockage of blood flow; potentially reversible since permanent injury has not yet occurred.
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ischemia
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Technique to open the airway by placing the fingers behind the angle of the jaw and bringing the jaw forward; used when a patient may have a cervical spine injury.
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jaw-thrust maneuver
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Breathing that requires visibly increased effort; characterized by grunting, stridor, and use of accessory muscles.
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labored breathing
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The ability of the alveoli to fully expand when air is drawn in on inhalation.
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lung compliance
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The sum of all the physical and chemical processes of living organisms; the process by which energy is made available for the uses of the organism.
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metabolism
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An oxygen delivery device in which oxygen flows through two small, tubelike prongs that fit into the patient's nostrils.
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nasal cannula
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Airway adjunct inserted into the nostril of a conscious patient who is not able to maintain a natural airway.
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nasopharyngeal (nasal or trumpet) airway
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A combination mask and reservoir bag system that is the preferred way to give oxygen in the prehospital setting; delivers up to 90% inspired oxygen.
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nonrebreathing mask
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Airway adjunct inserted into the mouth to keep the tongue from blocking the upper airway and to make suctioning the airway easier.
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oropharyngeal (oral) airway
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Condition in which an obstruction leaves the patient able to exchange some air, but also causes some degree of respiratory distress.
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partial airway obstruction
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A system established for portable cylinders to ensure that a regulator is not connected to a cylinder containing the wrong type of gas.
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pin-indexing system
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A partial or complete accumulation of air in the pleural space.
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pneumothorax
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A term used to distinguish the degree of distress in a patient with a partial airway obstruction. With poor air exchange, the patient has a weak, ineffective cough, increased difficulty breathing, possible cyanosis, and may produce a high-pitched noise on
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poor air exchange
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An assessment method that measures oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the capillary beds.
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pulse oximetry
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A position that helps to maintain a clear airway in a patient with a decreased level of consciousness who has not had traumatic injuries and is breathing on his or her own.
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recovery position
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Movements in which the skin pulls in around the ribs during inspiration.
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retractions
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A technique used with intubation, in which pressure is applied on either side of the cricoid cartilage to prevent gastric distention and allow better visualization of vocal cords; also called cricoid pressure.
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Sellick maneuver
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Opening in the neck that connects the trachea directly to the skin.
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stoma
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The amount of air that is delivered to the lungs and airways in one inhalation.
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tidal volume
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A large, semirigid suction tip recommended for suctioning the pharynx; also called a Yankauer tip.
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tonsil tip
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Exchange of air between the lungs and the air of the environment, either spontaneously by the patient or with assistance from an EMT-B.
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ventilation
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