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- 2. This is incorporated in the endotracheal tube in a form of line that runs lengthwise for the verification of tube location by chest radiograph, appearing as a light area in a radiograph
- 5. This is a medical term used to describe an abnormally slow respiratory rate, or breathing at a rate that is slower than the normal range.
- 7. This is a small nodule or lesion formed in the lungs caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is a characteristic feature of tuberculosis infection.
- 8. This is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal outward curvature of the spine, leading to a rounded or humpback posture.
- 10. This plays a crucial role in the respiratory system, housing respiratory centers that regulate the rate and depth of breathing.
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- 1. This is an anticoagulant used in priming the syringe to prevent blood clotting during blood sample collection for arterial blood gas analysis.
- 3. This refers to the process of blood flow through the circulatory system to provide oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs while removing waste products.
- 4. This is a medical condition characterized by the presence of air in the pleural space, causing partial or complete collapse of the affected lung, breathing difficulties and chest pain.
- 6. This is a type of medication that is used to suppress or relieve coughing by acting on the cough center in the brain to reduce the urge to cough.
- 9. This is the medical term for coughing up blood that originates from the respiratory tract, typically from the lungs.