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Aerobic Metabolism
Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen.
glucose converted to energy
Agonal Gasps
Occasional, gasping breaths that occur after the heart has stopped
Airway
The upper airway tract or the passage above the larynx, which includes the nose, mouth, and throat.
Alveolar Minute Volume
The volume of air moved through the lungs in 1 minute minus the dead space; calculated by multiplying tidal volume
(minus dead space) and respiratory rate.
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Alveolar Ventilation
The volume of air that reaches the alveoli. It is determined by subtracting the amount of dead space air from the tidal
volume.
American Standard Safety System
A safety system for large oxygen cylinders, designed to prevent the accidental attachment of a regulator to a cylinder
containing the wrong type of gas.
Anaerobic Metabolism
The metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen; the principle product is lactic acid.
Apnea
Absence of spontaneous breathing
Aspiration
In the context of airway, the introduction of vomitus or other foreign material into the lungs.
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Aerobic Metabolism
Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen.
glucose converted to energy
Agonal Gasps
Occasional, gasping breaths that occur after the heart has stopped
Airway
The upper airway tract or the passage above the larynx, which includes the nose, mouth, and throat.
Alveolar Minute Volume
The volume of air moved through the lungs in 1 minute minus the dead space; calculated by multiplying tidal volume
(minus dead space) and respiratory rate.
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Alveolar Ventilation
The volume of air that reaches the alveoli. It is determined by subtracting the amount of dead space air from the tidal
volume.
American Standard Safety System
A safety system for large oxygen cylinders, designed to prevent the accidental attachment of a regulator to a cylinder
containing the wrong type of gas.
Anaerobic Metabolism
The metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen; the principle product is lactic acid.
Apnea
Absence of spontaneous breathing
Aspiration
In the context of airway, the introduction of vomitus or other foreign material into the lungs.
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