Oximetry
a noninvasive photo diagnostic method of monitoring blood oxygen saturation in the arteries. Common sites for measurement using an oximeter are either the earlobe or finger
Oxygen saturation
the percent of hemoglobin molecules that are saturated with oxygen in standardized testing.
Adult normal res. rate
15-2- breaths/ min
Eupnea
normal
dyspnea
labored; SOB
Apnea
temporary absence of breathing
orthopnea
condition in which breathing is uncomfortable in any position except sitting erect or standing.
Bradypnea
abnormal slow breathing
Tachpnea
fast excessive breathing
hyperpnea
an increased respiratory rate or breathing that is deeper than normal
Spiro+metry
measurement of the amount of air taken into and expelled from the lungs
adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Disorder characterized by respiratory insufficiency and hypoxemia.
asthma
Paroxysmal dyspnea accompanied by wheezing; asthma is brought about by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or by swelling of their mucous membranes
Paroxysmal
means occurring in sudden, periodic attacks or recurrence of symptoms.
atelectasis
Incomplete expansion of a lung or a portion of it
bronchiectasis
Chronic dilation of a bronchus or the bronchi accompanied by a secondary infection that usually involves the lower part of the lung.
bronchography
Radiography of the bronchi after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium
carcinoma of the lung
Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related death
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Disease process that decreases the lungs’ ability to perform their ventilatory function.
bronchiolitis
characterized by chronic airflow limitation (CAL), is also called chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD).
emphysema
Chronic pulmonary disease characterized by an increase in the size of
alveoli and by destructive changes in their walls, resulting in
difficulty in breathing, hypoventilation, and hypoxemia.
hypoventilation
hypoventilation
Reduced air entering the alveoli
hypoxemia
Deficient oxygen in the blood
influenza
Acute, contagious respiratory infection characterized by sudden onset, chills, headache, fever, and muscular discomfort; it is caused by several different types of viruses.
nasal polyp
Abnormal, protruding growth from the nasal mucosa
pleuritis
Inflammation of the pleura. It can be caused by infection, injury, or a tumor, or it can be a complication of certain lung diseases.
pneumoconiosis
Respiratory condition caused by inhalation of dust particles; frequently seen in people involved in occupations such as mining and stonecutting.
pulmonary embolism
Blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter such as fat, air, tumor tissue, or a blood clot.
severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Infectious respiratory disease spread by close contact with an infected person and caused by a coronavirus.
silicosis
Form of pneumoconiosis resulting from inhalation of the dust of stone, sand, quartz, or flint that contains silica.
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden, unexpected death of an apparently normal and healthy infant that occurs during sleep and with no physical or autopsy evidence of disease.