Therapeutic procedures of the respiratory system chapter 7

aerosol therapy

Medication suspended in a mist intented for inhalation. Delivered by a nebulizer, whoch provides the mist for a period of time while the patient breathes, or a mastered-dose inhaler (MDI), which delivers a single puff or mist.

endotracheal intubation

placing of a tube through the mouth, through the glottis, and into the trachea to create a patent airway

intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB)

Method for assisting patients in breathing using mask connected to a machine that produces an increased positive thoracic pressure.

Nasal cannula

two-pronged plastic device to deliver oxygen into the nose; one prong is inserted into each naris.

postural drainage

drainage of secretions from bronchi by placing patient in position that uses gravity to promote drainage; used for treatment of cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis

supplemental oxygen therapy

Providing a patient with additional concentration of oxygen to improve oxygen levels in the bloodstream. Oxygen may be provided by a mask or nasal cannula.

ventilator/respirator

Machine that provides artificial ventilation for a patient unable to breathe on his or her own. Also called a respirator.

bronchoplasty

surgical repair of a bronchus

larynegctomy

Surgical removal of the larynx

laryngoplasty

surgical repair of the larynx

lobectomy

surgical removal of a lobe of the lung

pleurectomy

surgical removal of the pleura

thoracentesis/thoracocentesis

Surgical puncture of the chest wall for the removal of fluids. Also called thoracocentesis

pleurocentesis

procedure involving insertion of a needle into the pleural space to withdraw fluid; may be a treatment for excess fluid accumulating or to obtain fluid for diagnostic examination

rhinoplasty

surgical repair of the nose

thoracostomy/chest tube

Insertion of a tube into the chest cavity for the purpose of draining off fluid or air. Also called chest tube.

thoracotomy

to cut into the chest cavity

tracheotomy/tracheostomy

surgical procedure often performed in an emergency that creates an opening directly into the trachea to allow the patient to breathe easier; also called tracheostomy

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Emergency treatment provided by persons trained in CPR and given to patients when their respirations and heart stop. CPR provides oxygen to the brain, heart, and other vital organs until medical treatment can restore a normal heart and pulmonary function.

Heimlich maneuver

technique for removing a foreign body from the trachea or pharynx by exerting diaphragmatic pressure. Named for Harry Heimlich, a U.S. thoracic surgeon.

percussion

use of the fingertips to tap on a surface to determine the condition beneath the surface. Determined in part by the feel of the surface as it is tapped and the sound is generated.1