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chest x-ray
radiographic imaging of the thoracic cavity
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CT
(computerized tomography) computer-generated x-ray images show thoracic structures in cross-section
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pulmonary angiography
x-ray images taken after injecting radiopaque contrast into the pulmonary artery or right side of the heart
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MRI
(magnetic resonance imaging) magnetic waves create detailed images of the chest in frontal, lateral, and cross-sectional (axial) planes
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ventilation-perfusion scan
(V/Q) detection device records radioactivity after injection of a radioisotope or inhalation of small amount of radioactive gas (xenon)
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bronchoscopy
fiber-optic or rigid endoscope inserted into the bronchial tubes for diagnosis, biopsy, or collection of specimens
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endotracheal intubation
placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharynx, larynx, and trachea to establish an airway
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laryngoscopy
visual examination of the voice box
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lung biopsy
removal of lung tissue followed by microscopic examination
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mediastinoscopy
endoscopic visual examination of the mediastinum
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pulmonary function tests
(PFTs) tests that measure the ventilation mechanics of the lung (airway function, lung volume, and capacity of the lungs to exchange oxygen and CO2 efficiently
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thoracentesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space
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thoracotomy
major surgical incision of the chest
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thorascopy
visual examination of the chest via small incisions and use of an endoscope
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tracheostomy
creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck
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tuberculin test
determines the past or present tuberculosis infection based on a positive skin reaction
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tube thoracostomy
chest tube is passed through an opening in the skin of the chest to continuously drain a pleural effusion
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