1. pectus excavatum: Chest that appears concave. Can result in compression of the
heart and vessels and lead to murmurs.
2. pectus carinatum: a chest that protrudes like the keel of a ship/pointed
3. barrel chest: Rounding of the chest as a result from chronic lung conditions due to
over expansion of lung cavities. Usually resulting from COPD and emphysema
4. pulmonary function tests (PFTs): series of diagnostic tests to aid in the diagnosis
of lung diseases and evaluate effectiveness of treatments, as well as overall lung
function and capacity
5. 6L: average maximum lung capacity for healthy lungs
6. VQ scan: lung ventilation/perfusion scan
7. Atropine: medication used to decrease saliva and sputum production prior to
intubation or bronchoscopy
8. pneumothorax: main complication of thoracentesis
9. allen's test: occlude both ulnar and radial artery until hand blanches then release
ulnar. If the