Spirometry is a simple test used to help diagnose and monitor certain lung conditions by measuring how much air you can
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This information
Non-respiratory functions of lungs/These nonrespiratory functions of the lung include its own defense against inspired particulate matter, the storage and filtration of blood
Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is a value that can be set up in patients receiving invasive or non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Hypoxia is a state in which oxygen is not available in sufficient amounts at the tissue level to maintain adequate
Ventilator-induced lung injury is the acute lung injury inflicted or aggravated by mechanical ventilation during treatment and has the potential
Diving disorders are medical conditions specifically arising from underwater diving. The signs and symptoms of these may present during a dive, on the surfacing, or up to
Barotrauma is a potentially life-threatening complication in patients on mechanical ventilation. It is important to recognize and quickly act to
Pulmonary barotrauma is a potentially life-threatening complication in patients on mechanical ventilation. It is important to recognize and quickly act
Breathing Exercise and Techniques for Stress Relief/Breathing is a necessity of life that usually occurs without much thought. When you
Hypertensive retinopathy rarely causes significant visual loss. The retinal changes can be halted when hypertension is treated. However, arteriolar narrowing
Renal Hypertension/Renovascular hypertension is one of the most common causes of secondary hypertension. It is mostly due to the narrowing
Renovascular hypertension is one of the most common causes of secondary hypertension. It is mostly due to the narrowing of
Hypertensive encephalopathy is a less commonly encountered type of hypertensive emergency, highlighted by mental status changes and severely elevated blood
Secondary hypertension is elevated blood pressure (BP), which is secondary to an identifiable cause. This activity outlines the causes, history,
Malignant hypertension is a term that has been used to describe patients with elevated blood pressure (BP) and multiple complications
Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is the average arterial pressure throughout one cardiac cycle, systole, and diastole. MAP is influenced by
Isolated systolic hypertension is the predominant form of hypertension in the elderly population[rx]. Traditionally defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP)
15 Foods That Are Good for High Blood Pressure/Hypertension or high blood pressure, refers to the pressure of blood against
Idiopathic Hypertension/Essential hypertension is high blood pressure that doesn’t have a known secondary cause. It’s also referred to as primary hypertension. Blood pressure is
Essential hypertension is high blood pressure that doesn’t have a known secondary cause. It’s also referred to as primary hypertension. Blood pressure is the