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Emergency Care Chapter 17: Respiratory Emergencies Flashcards

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9195115004Brochoconstrictionconstriction, or blockage, of the bronchi that lead from the trachea to the lungs0
9195125830Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)a form of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) consisting of a mask and a means of blowing oxygen or air into the mask to prevent airway collapse or to help alleviate difficulty breathing1
9195141394Exhalationexpiration2
9195141395Expirationa PASSIVE process in which the intercostal (rib) muscles and the diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and force air from the lungs3
9195154241Inhalationinspiration4
9195157138Inspirationan ACTIVE process in which the intercostal (rib) muscles and the diaphragm contract, expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs5
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