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A capillary shunt is also called right to left shunt. In a normal lung the alveoli diffuse oxygen to the capillary through a very thin membrane. In a "sick lung" such as one with pnuemonia, COPD and emphysema, the alveoli are filled with thick fluid and exudate. This thickens the membrane which makes it almost impossible for gas exchange to happens. In essence, blood then flows from the venous system to the arterial system without picking up any oxygen. The blood is shunted from venous to arterial system, bypassing the diffusion (oxygenation process) process.
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What are the differences of Long shunt vs short shunt generator?
In long shunt the shunt field winding is in parallel to both generator and series field. In short shunt the shunt field is in parallel to generator only.
How do you use shunt in a sentence?
The word 'shunt' is both a noun (shunt, shunts) and a verb (shunt, shunts, shunting, shunted).Examples:He had to have a heart shunt put in. (noun)The engineer will shunt the train onto that track instead. (verb)
What is a ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
When a shunt drains to the abdomen
1.physiological shunt?
physiological shunt.
What is advantages of Aryton Shunt?
What is advantages of Aryton Shunt??
What is called when a child has value shunt caused of water in the brain?
The shunt used for a person who has hydrocephalus ("water on the brain") is not called a "value shunt". It is usually called a "ventriculo-peritoneal shunt" or "VP shunt" for short. Sometimes a "ventriculo-atrial shunt" or "VA shunt" is used instead.
Is shunt a Medical Term?
Yes, shunt CAN be a medical term.
What are the side effects of a VP shunt?
smoking with a vp shunt
What does a ventricular shunt relieve?
A ventricular shunt relieves hydrocephalus
Is VP shunt adjustable?
Yes, a VP shunt is adjustable.
Why shunt resistance is connected in the parallel?
Shunt means parallel only..................
What types of shunts are used for peritoneovenous shunting?
the Hyde shunt (1966-1974), LaVeen shunt (1974-1980), and Denver shunt
