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Alveoli
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the microscopic sacs of the lung where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place.
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Bronchioles
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smaller branches of the Bronchi
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Capnometry
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the measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide, a graphic recording or display of capnometric measurement is called Capnography
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Carina
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the fork at the lower end of the trachea where the two mainstream bronchi branch
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Cricoid Cartilage
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the ring shaped structure that circles the trachea at the lower edge of the larynx
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Cricoid pressure
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pressure applied to the cricoid to suppress vomiting and bring the vocal cords into view
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endotracheal tube
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a tube designed to be inserted into the trachea, oxygen medication or suction catheter can be directed into the trachea through the endotracheal tube
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epiglottis
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a leaf shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea
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esophageal detector device
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a device that uses a bulb or syringe to attempt to withdraw air from an endotracheal tube to determine correct placement in the trachea
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esophagus
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the tube that leads from the pharynx to the stomach
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glottic opening
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the opening to the trachea
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hypopharynx
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the area directly above the openings of both the trachea and the esophagus
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hypoxia
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inadequate oxygenation or oxygen starvation
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intubation
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insertion of a tube
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laryngoscope
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an illuminating instrument that is inserted into the pharynx to permit visualization of the pharynx and larynx
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larynx
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the voice box
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mainstem bronchi
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the two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs, there are right and left mainstem bronchi. the singular is bronchus
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nasogastric tube
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a tube designed to be passed through the nose, nasopharynx, and esophagus. it is used to relieve distention of the stomach in an infant or child patient
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nasopharynx
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the area directly posterior to the nose
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oropharynx
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the area directly posterior to the mouth
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Orotracheal intubation
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placement of an endotracheal tube through the mouth and into the trachea
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Stylet
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a long thin flexible metal probe
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trachea
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the windpipe the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs
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vallecula
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a groove like structure anterior to the epiglottis
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vocal cords
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two thin folds of tissue within the larynx that vibrate as air passes between them producing sounds
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