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AMBU Bag
Bag that affords high oxygen concentrations and effective and sanitary resuscitaion. Also called manual breathing bag.
hyperbaric
high pressure; as in hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO)
manual breathing bag
also called AMBU Bag. bag that affords high oxygen concentrations and effective and sanitary resusitation
nasal cannula
a device used to administer small to moderate increases in oxygen concentration
pulse oximeter
a convenient monitor that measures the amount (percentage) of oxygen saturation in the blood
respirator
a machine that forces air into the lungs; also called a ventilator
simple mask
a transparent green mask with a simple nipple adapter that fits over a client's nose, mouth, and chin, which provides low-flow oxygen
tracheostomy
incision into the trachea
ventilator failure
state of being unable to breathe adequately alone
Venturi mask
mask with a hard plastic adapter, with large "windows" on the sides; this device provides the most reliable and consistent oxygen enrichment
hypoxemia
interference with blood oxygenation
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oxygen and respiratory
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oxygen therapy anf respiratory care
Updated
2010-05-04T16:51:07Z
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