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Expiratory compliance curve
A measure of the elastic properties of the lung generated during expiration; the curve…
Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
The amount of air (approximately 1.2 L) that can be expelled at the end…
Exposure time
The time the disinfectant must be in contact with the targeted organism to inactivate…
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Oxygenation of the blood outside the body (e.g., on pump or cardiopulmonary bypass).
Extracorporeal O2
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is conducted by passing the patients blood through a unit…
Extravasation
The leakage of intravenous drugs from the vein into the surrounding tissue. Extravasation injury…
Eupnea
Normal, spontaneous breathing resulting in the movement of the tidal volume of air (approximately…
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Determines the level of a target even though it may be in very low…
Eosinophils
Migrate to the sites of immediate type hypersensitivity (Type I) reactions where they modulate…
EPA registered disinfectants
Must pass tests to determine effectiveness against different microorganisms to be allowed label claims…