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xray through a specific plane of the body part to be examined. images appear as narrow slices of the organ body part
CT- computerized tomography
type of CT scan is indicated to diagnose a pulm embolus
spiral CT scan
what is the advantages of using MRI over a conventional Xray?
tumors
involvement of surrounding structures
radioistope (xenon gas) is inhaled and the location of the gas is recorded producing a photographic patter of distribution t/out the lungs
pulm v/q scans
what is indicated by normal ventilation with abnormal perfusion
pulm emboli
what are 3 indications for a barium swallow test
abnormalities in the hypopharynx
esophagus
stomach
what is the main indication for bronchography
bronchietasis
2 hazards of a bronchography
allergic reaction
impairment of ventilation
PET scan would be useful to help diagnose what condition
cancer
brain disorder
heart disease
EEG is indicated to assess activity of the
brain
pulm angiogram is a test indicated to diagnose what pathology?
pulm embolism
indications of EEG
brain tumors
epilepsy/seizures
sleep disorder
noninvasive method for monitoring cardiac performance
echocardiogram
what is the normal range for ICP
5-10 mmhg
treatment is recommended when ICP incnrease above what level
>20 mm hg
pressure gradient that determines cerebral perfusion
CCP cerebral perfusion pressure
what is exhaled nitric oxide NIOX testing use for
monitor asthma pt response to anti inflam treatment
what does a decrease in pt's FENO level suggest
decrease airway inflammation
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pt eval a19-a21
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pt eval a19-a21
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2011-04-22T05:35:01Z
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