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Pneumothorax
-presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity.
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Which term describes an accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space that causes the lung to collapse?
Hemothorax (hee-moh-THOH-racks)hem/o means blood , and -thorax means chestThe accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity in commonly referred to as a Hemothorax, as opposed to air build up in the cavity called a pneuomothorax. Typically, to correct a hemothorax one needs the insertion of a chest tube and the blood must be drained from the cavity.It is usually caused from an injury, especially blunt trauma. It can also occur in patients who suffer a pulmonary infarction (death of a section of lung), patients who have had a type of chest surgery, patients with lung or pleural cancer, etc. Rarely, a blood vessel ruptures into the pleural space when no injury has occurred, or a bulging area in the aorta (aortic aneurysm) leaks blood into the pleural space.
What is upper explosive limit?
The highest concentration of gas in air is capable to producing flash of fire in presence of ignition source.
What is Gas embolism?
The presence of gas bubbles in the bloodstream that obstruct circulation
What kind of gas is in air bubble?
it is not gas it is just air
What is one way to determine the presence of oxygen gas?
If the gas will sustain a flame of a match, oxygen is present.
What is pnuemothorax?
the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung
What is the medical term meaning the collapse of part or all of the lung?
Atelectasis (at-ee-LEK-tah-sis) is the collapse of part or all of the lung by the blockage of the air passages or by very shallow breathing (atel means incomplete, and -ectsis means stretching or enlargement). "Pneumothorax" is actually the presence of free air or gas in the pleural cavity.
What is pneumothorax-?
Air in the chest (Thorax) causes the lung to collapse. This can be spontaneous or after chest injuries
The collapse of part or all of a lung?
Atelectasis (at-ee-LEK-tah-sis) is the collapse of part or all of the lung by the blockage of the air passages or by very shallow breathing (atel means incomplete, and -ectsis means stretching or enlargement). "Pneumothorax" is actually the presence of free air or gas in the pleural cavity.
Which term describes an accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space that causes the lung to collapse?
Hemothorax (hee-moh-THOH-racks)hem/o means blood , and -thorax means chestThe accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity in commonly referred to as a Hemothorax, as opposed to air build up in the cavity called a pneuomothorax. Typically, to correct a hemothorax one needs the insertion of a chest tube and the blood must be drained from the cavity.It is usually caused from an injury, especially blunt trauma. It can also occur in patients who suffer a pulmonary infarction (death of a section of lung), patients who have had a type of chest surgery, patients with lung or pleural cancer, etc. Rarely, a blood vessel ruptures into the pleural space when no injury has occurred, or a bulging area in the aorta (aortic aneurysm) leaks blood into the pleural space.
What is an artificial pneumothorax?
Pneumothorax produced by the injection of air, or a more slowly absorbed gas such as nitrogen, into the pleural space to collapse the lung
A collection of air or gas outside the lung and the chest wall?
You may be referring to a pneumothorax. This is a collection of air in the pleural cavity (between the lung and the chest wall). Symptoms include: pain and shortness of breath (dyspnea). In severe cases, if left untreated it can lead to cardiac arrest, but sometimes small spontaneous ruptures can heal themselves without treatment.
What is the special breathing system that birds have?
The respiratory system of birds differs significantly from that found in mammals, containing unique anatomical features such as air sacs. The lungs of birds also do not have the capacity to inflate as birds lack a diaphragm and a pleural cavity. Gas exchange in birds occurs between air capillaries and blood capillaries, rather than in alveoli.
What are the parts of respiratory system their function?
Nasal Cavity- filters out particles and warms air Palate- separates mouth and nasal cavity so breathing and eating can take place simultaneously Epiglottis- covers the glottis when swallowing food Larynx- vocal cords stretched across lumen, at the beginning of trachea Trachea- windpipe, has semicircular cartilage rings which prevent it from collapsing. Bronchus- division of the trachea into two, has cartilage rings Bronchiole- further branching of the bronchus, has no cartilage rings Alveoli- small air sacs only one cell thick where gas exchange takes place Lungs- made of Bronchus, bronchiole and alveoli Intercostal Muscles- move the rib cage, thus changing volume of thoracic cavity and causing inspiration and expiration (breathing in and out) Sternum- attached to each pair of ribs Pleural membrane- surround the lungs and thoracic cavity Pleural fluid- moistens surfaces of membranes to prevent friction Diaphragm- muscular structure separating abdominal cavity and thorax
What lung problems are checked with a chest x ray?
frequently ordered to diagnose or rule out pneumonia. Other pulmonary disorders such as emphysema or pneumothorax (presence of air or gas in the chest cavity outside the lungs) may be detected or evaluated through the use of chest x ray.
What chemical use for riping fruits?
the presence of Ethelin gas in the air has the effect of ripening many fruits.
The presence of air or gas in the subcutaneous tissues of the body?
would a area of subcutaneous air at the clavical area extending to theupper back be life threating
