Pulmonology procedures, page 3 of 3
6 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Surgical procedure on respiratory system to Ventilation/perfusion lung scan. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Surgical procedure on respiratory system
Any surgical procedure conducted on the respiratory system. This page describes surgical procedure on respiratory system and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, surgical procedure on respiratory system is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- respiratory system surgical procedure
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001514 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Sympathomimetic bronchodilator agent therapy
About this service. Treatment with an agent for reversible airway obstruction in diseases such as asthma and COPD. These agents produce bronchodilation by stimulating beta2 adrenergic receptors on airway smooth muscle.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- adrenergic bronchiodilator agent therapy
- adrenergic bronchiodilator agent treatment
- adrenergic bronchiodilator drug therapy
- sympathomimetic bronchodilator drug therapy
- treatment with adrenergic bronchiodilator agent
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000319 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy › respiratory tract agent therapy › bronchodilator therapy.
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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Therapeutic procedure of respiratory system
All manners of treatment to bring respiratory system back to its normal state. Our Pulmonology team performs therapeutic procedure of respiratory system 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
- respiratory system therapeutic procedure
- respiratory therapy
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000499 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site.
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 therapeutic procedure of respiratory system.
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Therapeutic procedure of sputum
All manners of treatment to bring sputum back to its normal state. Our Pulmonology team performs therapeutic procedure of sputum and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, therapeutic procedure of sputum is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- sputum therapeutic procedure
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001439 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of respiratory system.
Specialty: Pulmonology
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Tracheobronchoscopy
tracheobronchoscopy: Inspection of tracheobronchial tree using an endoscope.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- endoscopy of tracheobronchial tree
- tracheobronchial tree endoscope
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001202 (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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Ventilation/perfusion lung scan
A type of scintigraphy and medical isotopes to evaluate the circulation of air and blood within a patient's lungs, in order to determine the ventilation/perfusion ratio. Our Pulmonology team performs ventilation/perfusion lung scan and explains each step beforehand.
As a diagnostic service, ventilation/perfusion lung scan helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0020014 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of respiratory system.
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 ventilation/perfusion lung scan.
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