Oxygen

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Oxygenation
The process of adding oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide from the body.
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Upper Airway
The portion of the respiratory system from the nose to the epiglottis, including the nose, pharynx, larynx, and epiglottis.
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Ventilation
The act of air moving in and out of the lungs, also known as breathing.
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Perfusion
The process of oxygenated blood moving through the body's tissues and organs, providing them with oxygen.
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Respiration
The exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the alveoli (air sacs) and the capillaries (blood vessels) in the lungs.
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Tachypnea
Breathing that is too fast, with a respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute.
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Bradypnea
Breathing that is too slow, with a respiratory rate less than 12 breaths per minute.
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Wheezing
A high-pitched, musical sound heard during breathing, caused by partial obstruction of the small airways.
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Hypoxia
A condition where the body does not have enough oxygen.
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Nasal Cannula
A device used to deliver oxygen to a patient through two small tubes that fit into the nostrils.