Aerobic metabolism
Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen
Alveolar Minute Volume
The volume of air moved through the lungs in 1 minute, minus the Dead space calculated by multiplying, tidal volume and respiratory rate
Alveolar Ventilation
The volume of air that reaches the alveoli this is determined by subtracting the amount of dead space air from the tidal volume
Anaerobic metabolism
Metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen. The principal product is lactic acid
Aspiration
In the context of the airway, the introduction of vomitus or other foreign materials into lungs
Bvm
Bag mask device with a one-way valve and a face mask attached to a ventilation bag when attached to reservoir and connected delivers more than 90% of supplemental oxygen
Carina
Point at which the trachea divides life into left and right main stem bronchi
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure. A method of ventilation used primarily in the treatment of critically ill patients with respiratory distress can prevent the need for endotracheal intubation
Hypoxic drive
A condition in which chronically low levels of oxygen in the blood stimulate the respiratory drive seen in patients with chronic lung disease
Internal respiration
The exchange of gases between the blood cells and the tissue
Jaw thrust maneuver
Technique used to open the airway by placing the fingers behind the angle of the jaw and bringing the jaw forward. Maybe used for patients with cervical spine injury.
Larynx
A complex structure formed by many innovational cartonogenous structures that all work together where the upper airway ends and the lower airway begins also called The voice box
Mediastinum
Space within the chest that contains heart, major blood vessels, vagus nerve, trachea, major bronchi and esophagus located between the two lungs
Minute volume
The volume of air moved to the lungs in 1 minute calculated by a multiplying title, volume and respiratory rate. Also referred to as minute ventilation
Non-Rebreathing mask
A combination mask and reservoir bag system that is the preferred way to give oxygen in the pre-hospital setting delivers up to 90% of inspired oxygen and prevents inhaling the exhaled gases
Oropharyngeal Airway
Airway and junked inserted into the mouth of an unresponsive patient to keep the tongue from blocking the upper airway and to feel still tastectioning the airway if necessary
Oxygenation
The process of delivering oxygen to the blood by diffusing from the alveoli following inhalations into the lung
Partial pressure
The term used to describe the amount of gas in air or dissolved in fluids such as blood
Passive ventilation
The active air moving in and out of the lungs during chest. Compressions
Patent
Open clear of obstruction
Pneumothorax
A partial or complete accumulation of air in the plural space
Residual volume
The air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration
Abdominal thrusts in a conscious child or an adult with severe upperway obstruction are performed until
He or she has lost consciousness
Gastric distension will most likely occur when
You ventilate a patient too quickly