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Therapeutics > Respiratory Therapy

Preferred term

Respiratory Therapy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Therapy, Respiratory

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XWFCBTT3-S

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