Respiratory System 3

6. the diagnostic measurement of physiological activity during sleep and is often performed to detect nocturnal defects in breathing associated with sleep apnea
9. an accumulation of fluid in lung tissues, especially the alveoli
12. the surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea below the vocal cords to insert a temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing
13. an infectious disease caused by an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually attacks the lungs; it can also affect other parts of the body
14. an external monitor placed on the patient’s fingertip or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood

1. an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage
2. surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity
3. a potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep for long enough periods to cause a measurable decrease in blood oxygen levels
4. an abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute
5. a surgical incision into the chest wall to open the pleural cavity for biopsy or treatment
7. a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory system
8. the presence of pus in the pleural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane
10. a recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled (volume) and the length of time required for each breath
11. an inflammation of the sinuses