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Therapeutics > Respiratory Therapy

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Respiratory Therapy  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Respiratory Therapies
  • Therapies, Respiratory
  • Therapy, Respiratory

Note

  • do not confuse with ADMINISTRATION, INHALATION

Scope note

  • Care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It includes the therapeutic use of medical gases and their administrative apparatus, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilatory support, bronchopulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.

History note

  • 78; was INHALATION THERAPY 1963-77

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012138

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