Unit II Lecture V Difficult Terms

Emphysema is a long term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath
due to over inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lungs). In this condition the lung tissue involved in the
exchange of O2 and CO2 get damaged and the air flow during exhalation is slowed or stopped due to
over inflated alveoli.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome earlier known as Respiratory Distress Syndrome it is characterized
by inflammation in Lungs.
Pulmonary Edema- Accumalation of fluid in the air spaces and parenchyma of the lungs.
Pneumothorax- The presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall causing
collapse of the lung.
Tremors- Involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation involving oscillations or twitching movements of
one or more body parts.
Convulsions- Muscle contraction and relaxation resulting in uncontrolled shaking of the body.
Vasodilation the widening of blood vessels due to reduced blood pressure.
Intravenous lactate solution (IV Lactate solution) also know as Lactated Ringer isotonic to blood
contains electrolytes Na, Cl, K, it has alkalzing effect
Early Salicylate (a chemical) Intoxication may be from over dose of aspirin.
Cirrhosis liver does not function properly due to long term damage.
Gram Negative Sepsis bp low due to wide inflammatory response to infection.
Tetany- medical sign consisting of involuntary contraction of muscles.
Atrial Tachycardia- abnormal hearts electrical activity
Arrhythmia- abnormality in the proper rhythmic activity or functioning of heart and brain.