CH 9: Part IV

excision of the adenoids (lymphatic tissue)

removal of a lobe of a lung

removal of a nasal polyp

removal of an entire lung

puncture for aspiration of the chest

repair of the chest involving fixation of the ribs

endoscopic examination of the pleural cavity using a thoracoscope

creation of an opening in the chest usually for insertion of a tube

incision into the chest

excision of the palatine tonsils

excision of the tonsils and adenoids

creating of an opening in the trachea

incision into the trachea

artificial respiration-closed chested massage to restore breathing

• device that pumps a constant pressurized flow of air through the nasal passages
• prevents sleep apnea

passage of tube into the trache via nose/mouth to open the airway to deliver gas mixtures to lungs.

postoperative breathing therapy-encouraged inhalation through spirometer-to exercise lungs and prevent pulmonary complications

mechanical method performed by a respiratory therapist to assist breathing using a ventilator.

drug that kills/inhibits growth of microorganisms

drug that dilates the muscular walls of the bronchi

drug that breaks up mucus and promotes coughing