Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 31CT
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Tyler, a 19-year-old, has been shot in the chest wall and has developed pneumothorax and atelectasis. The precise meaning of terminologies “pneumothorax and atelectasis” and the respiratory distress suffered by Mr. T along with its subsequent treatment.
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Pneumothorax refers to a condition in which air accumulates in the intrapleural space. Atelectasis, on the other hand, is the phenomenon of lung collapse when air enters into the pleural space. These two conditions are reversed by drawing air out of the intrapleural space.
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Ch. 13 - More than one choice may apply. When you exhale,...Ch. 13 - Prob. 2MCCh. 13 - Prob. 3MCCh. 13 - Prob. 4MCCh. 13 - Prob. 5MCCh. 13 - Prob. 6MCCh. 13 - Prob. 7MCCh. 13 - 8. Clearly explain the difference between external...Ch. 13 - Prob. 9SAECh. 13 - 10. Why is it important that the trachea be...
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