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Diagnostic Procedures of the Respiratory System - Coggle Diagram
Diagnostic Procedures of the Respiratory System
Bronchoscopy
Visual examination of bronchi using
bronchoscope
Pulse Oximeter
A noninvasive method of assessing basic respiratory function.
Measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood
External monitor placed on the patient's fingertip or earlobe
Pulmonary Functions Tests
Measure volume & flow of air by using a spirometer.
It measure in and out air of the lungs
Chest X-ray
Tool diagnosing for:
Lung cancer
Pneumothrax
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
Emphysema
Laryngoscopy
Visual examination of larynx & vocal cords
Using flexible laryngoscope through mouth
Spirometer
Measures amount air inhaled / exhaled
Measures the length time required for each breath
Recording device
Incentive spirometer help patient to recover after surgery
Polysomnography
Measure physiological activity during sleep
Detect nocturnal breathing
Detect sleep apnea
A peek Flow Meter
A handheld device
Used to measure patient with asthma
Measures air flow out of the lungs
Sputum Cytology
Sample cough mucus of lungs
Detect cancer cells
Phlegm
Thick mucus
Secreted with tissues lining respiratory passages
Sputum
Phlegm ejected through mouth
Phlegm use to
detect cancer cells
Tuberculosis Testing
Tuberculin Skin Testing
Screening test for tuberculosis
PPD tuberculin injected on top layer of skin forearm
Observation 48-72 hours
Blood Tests
Positive result high chances for disease
Chest x-ray & sputum cytology needed