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the ratio between ventilation and perfusion in the lung; matching of ventilation to perfusion optimizes gas exchange
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throught the bronchial wall, as in a transbronchial lung biopsy
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insertion of a needle intothe pleural space to remove fluid that has accumulated and decrease pressure on the lung tissue; may also be used diagnostically to identify potential causes of a pleural effusion
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pneumothorax characterized by increasing positive pressure in the pleural space with each breath; this is an emergency situation and the positive pressure needs to be decompressed or released immediately
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disease of the lung that causes a decrease in lung volumes
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consisting of, containing, or discharing pus
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obstruction of the pulmonary vasculature with an embolus; embolus may be due to blood clot, air bubbles, or fat droplets
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increase in the amount of extravascular fluid in the lungs
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partial or complete collapse of the luge due to positive pressure inm the pleural space
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the area between the parietal and visceral pleurae; a potential space.
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