Pulmonology procedures, page 1 of 3
20 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Actigraphy to Liquid ventilation. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Actigraphy
actigraphy: Use of a portable device (actigraph) to study sleep-wake patterns and circadian rhythms by assessing movement.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000914 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › assessment for sleep disturbance.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Used to diagnose
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before actigraphy.
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Airway pressure release ventilation
A time-triggered, pressure-limited, inverse-ratio mode of ventilation that provides continuous distending airway pressure with intermittent release phases Weyland-Yutani Health System offers airway pressure release ventilation through Pulmonology.
As a treatment, airway pressure release ventilation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000587 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system › airway management › artificial respiration.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Artificial respiration
Any method of artificial breathing that employs mechanical or non-mechanical means to force the air into and out of the lungs. Artificial respiration or ventilation is used in individuals who have stopped breathing or have respiratory insufficiency to increase their intake of oxygen (O2) and excretion of carbon dioxide (CO2). Our Pulmonology team performs artificial respiration and explains each step beforehand.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- artificial ventilation
- mechanical ventilation
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000503 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system › airway management.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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More specific services
Preparing for your visit
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Assessment for sleep disturbance
About this service. A measurement or assessment to determine if a patient's sleep is disrupted.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- assessement for sleep disorders
- sleep assessment
- sleep disturbance screening
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000912 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Biopsy of lower respiratory tract
biopsy of lower respiratory tract: Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from lower respiratory tract for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease.
As a diagnostic service, biopsy of lower respiratory tract helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- lower respiratory tract biopsy
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000377 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before biopsy of lower respiratory tract.
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Biopsy of lung
biopsy of lung: Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from lung for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease.
As a diagnostic service, biopsy of lung helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000380 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Used to diagnose
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Biopsy of upper respiratory tract
Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from upper respiratory tract for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers biopsy of upper respiratory tract through Pulmonology.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- upper respiratory tract biopsy
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000416 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Biphasic positive airway pressure ventilation
About this service. Biphasic positive airway pressure ventilation (BIPAP) is a mode of ventilation developed for full ventilatory support in intensive care settings with the use of an endotracheal tube.
As a treatment, biphasic positive airway pressure ventilation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000956 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system › airway management › artificial respiration › positive controlled ventilation.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before biphasic positive airway pressure ventilation.
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Bronchial biopsy
Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from bronchus for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease. Our Pulmonology team performs bronchial biopsy and explains each step beforehand.
As a diagnostic service, bronchial biopsy helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000341 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site › biopsy of lower respiratory tract.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Bronchoaveolar lavage
bronchoaveolar lavage: Washing out the bronchi and alveoli by flushing with a fluid.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000467 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › hydrotherapy › therapeutic irrigation.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Bronchodilator therapy
bronchodilator therapy: Use of an agent that causes an increase in the expansion of a bronchus or bronchial tubes.
As a treatment, bronchodilator therapy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- bronchodilator agent treatment
- bronchodilator drug treatment
- broncholytic agent therapy
- treatment with bronchodilator
- treatment with bronchodilator agent
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000316 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy › respiratory tract agent therapy.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Bronchography procedure
bronchography procedure: The radiographic examination of the tracheobronchial tree following the injection of a radiopaque material.
As a diagnostic service, bronchography procedure helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- bronchographic image procedure
- bronchography
- radiograph of tracheobronchial tree
- radiography of tracheobronchial tree
- tracheobronchial tree radiogram procedure
- tracheobronchial tree X-ray procedure
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010360 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › radiograph imaging procedure.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before bronchography procedure.
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Bronchoplasty
A medically necessary surgery performed to restore function and conventional appearance of bronchus. The surgery can correct deformities created by birth defects, trauma or medical conditions and is performed by a plastic surgeon. This page describes bronchoplasty and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, bronchoplasty is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- bronchus surgical plastic reconstruction
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001295 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of organ.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before bronchoplasty.
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Bronchoscopy
Inspection of lung using an endoscope. This page describes bronchoscopy and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- airway endoscopy
- endoscopy of lung
- lung endoscope
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001183 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › endoscopic procedure › endoscopy by site.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Chest wall oscillation
A respiratory support system used to remove mucus and clear airway by oscillating pressure on the chest. This page describes chest wall oscillation and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, chest wall oscillation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- external chest wall oscillation
- high-frequency chest compression
- high-frequency chest wall oscillation
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000514 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapy › physical therapy › chest physiotherapy.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation
A form of non-invasive mechanical pressure support ventilation that uses a continuous positive airway pressure level to support spontaneous breathing activity. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers continuous positive airway pressure ventilation through Pulmonology.
As a treatment, continuous positive airway pressure ventilation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000512 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system › airway management › artificial respiration › positive controlled ventilation.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before continuous positive airway pressure ventilation.
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Diagnostic procedure of respiratory system
Procedure to evaluate the structure and/or function of the respiratory system. Our Pulmonology team performs diagnostic procedure of respiratory system and explains each step beforehand.
As a diagnostic service, diagnostic procedure of respiratory system helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- respiratory system diagnostic procedure
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001408 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Double lung transplant
About this service. The surgical transfer of a whole pair of lungs from a donor to a patient.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- transplantation of whole pair of lungs
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001264 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on respiratory system.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Invasive ventilation
A type of mechanical ventilation using endotracheal intubation. Our Pulmonology team performs invasive ventilation and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, invasive ventilation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000586 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system › airway management › artificial respiration.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Liquid ventilation
A technique of mechanical ventilation in which the lungs are insufflated with an oxygenated perfluorochemical liquid rather than an oxygen-containing gas mixture. Our Pulmonology team performs liquid ventilation and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, liquid ventilation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- liquid-assisted ventilation
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000508 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system › airway management › artificial respiration.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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