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Core - Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Chapter 6

    Diagnostic Studies of Respiratory System

    6.1 : Sputum Studies I: Gram Stain, cytology, and Acid-fast smear and culture01:26

    6.1 : Sputum Studies I: Gram Stain, cytology, and Acid-fast smear and culture

    Sputum studies are key in diagnosing respiratory issues, identifying pathogens, and detecting cancer cells. The three crucial sputum studies include Gram ...

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    6.2 : Sputum Studies II: Culture and Sensitivity01:20

    6.2 : Sputum Studies II: Culture and Sensitivity

    Description Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical procedure used to diagnose bacterial infections in the respiratory tract and select the most ...

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    6.3 : Radiological Investigation I: X-ray and CT01:30

    6.3 : Radiological Investigation I: X-ray and CT

    Chest X-rays capture images of the chest, heart, lungs, and blood vessels to screen and diagnose respiratory issues. They detect abnormalities like fluid, ...

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    6.4 : Radiological Investigation II: MRI and Ventilation Perfusion Scan01:30

    6.4 : Radiological Investigation II: MRI and Ventilation Perfusion Scan

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves to obtain detailed images of the lung that help diagnose conditions like pulmonary ...

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    6.5 : Radiological Investigation III: Pulmonary Angiogram and PET Scan01:13

    6.5 : Radiological Investigation III: Pulmonary Angiogram and PET Scan

    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 ...

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    6.6 : Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy01:30

    6.6 : Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy

    Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that visualizes the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. Diagnostic bronchoscopy enables the visualization and assessment ...

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    6.7 : Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis01:26

    6.7 : Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis

    Thoracocentesis, also known as thoracentesis or pleural tap, involves inserting a large-bore needle through the chest wall into the pleural space using ...

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    6.8 : Blood Studies I: ABG and VBG01:26

    6.8 : Blood Studies I: ABG and VBG

    Arterial Blood Gas, or ABG, studies are vital for assessing lung function in oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal, reflecting ventilation status. It ...

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    6.9 : Pulmonary Function Tests01:25

    6.9 : Pulmonary Function Tests

    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 ...

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    6.10 : Pulse Oximetry01:24

    6.10 : Pulse Oximetry

    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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