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Chapter 6
Sputum studies are key in diagnosing respiratory issues, identifying pathogens, and detecting cancer cells. The three crucial sputum studies include Gram ...
Description Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical procedure used to diagnose bacterial infections in the respiratory tract and select the most ...
Chest X-rays capture images of the chest, heart, lungs, and blood vessels to screen and diagnose respiratory issues. They detect abnormalities like fluid, ...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves to obtain detailed images of the lung that help diagnose conditions like pulmonary ...
A pulmonary angiogram is an invasive procedure where a catheter is inserted through a femoral vein and threaded through the right side of the heart into ...
Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that visualizes the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. Diagnostic bronchoscopy enables the visualization and assessment ...
Thoracocentesis, also known as thoracentesis or pleural tap, involves inserting a large-bore needle through the chest wall into the pleural space using ...
Arterial Blood Gas, or ABG, studies are vital for assessing lung function in oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal, reflecting ventilation status. It ...
Pulmonary Function Tests, or PFT, are diagnostic tools that use a spirometer to measure lung volumes and airflow, recording the amount and rate of air a ...
Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method for continuously monitoring the oxygen saturation or SpO2. Average SpO2 values are above 95%. Readings below 90% ...
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