The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Acute lung injury, 861.20 Acute respiratory distress syndrome, 518.5 Cardiogenic pulmonary…
and CHARLENE M. MYERS The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. I. Purpose of a pulmonary function test…
The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Exposure to environmental risks, E904 Pulmonary disorder, 519.9 SYMPTOM POSSIBILITIES AND…
Congestive heart failure, 428.0 Emphysema, 492.8 Pericardial effusions, 423.9 Pneumonia, 486. Pulmonary nodules (also called coin lesions), 793.1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES I. Most common views A. Anteroposterior (AP) films (back against…
OXYGENATION AND VENTILATION I. Definition A. Closely interrelated terms that collectively refer to the processes by which oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are transported between atmosphere and tissue via…
Head trauma/traumatic brain injury, 959.01 Spinal cord trauma, 952.9 HEAD TRAUMA/TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY I. Head trauma accounts for two thirds of all casualties of motor vehicle accidents. A. Head trauma…
Cardiomyopathy, 425.4 I. Definition. A. Idiopathic disorder causing cardiac muscle dysfunction that results in heart failure not due to atherosclerosis, hypertension, or valvular disease. II. Types. A. Dilated (congestive). 1….
Aortic regurgitation, 424.1 Aortic stenosis, 424.1 Mitral regurgitation, 424.0 Mitral stenosis, 394.0 Mitral valve prolapse, 424.0 Valvular disease, 459.9 I. Definition. A. Impairment of unidirectional flow that results from damaged…
Endocarditis, 424.90 Pericarditis, 423.9 PERICARDITIS I. Definition/general comments. A. Acute, painful inflammation of the pericardium B. May be mild or life-threatening C. Accurate patient history is of paramount importance in…
Deep vein thrombosis, 453.8 Occlusive arterial disease, 444.22 Peripheral vascular disease, 443.9 Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger’s disease), 443.1 Venous disease, 459.9 PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE: OVERVIEW I. Definition/Incidence. A. Disorders of the…
