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Pulmonary mechanics

The study of the volume and pressure changes produced in the thorax and lungs…

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Pulmonary surfactant

A complex phospholipid substance in the lung that regulates the amount of surface tension…

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Pulse Oximeter

A device connected to a digit (finger or toe or ear lobe) which measures…

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Pump controlled

Administration method in which formula is infused using an enteral pump, which assures accurate…

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Purpura

Hemorrhage into the skin, mucous membranes, internal organs, and other tissues; one type is…

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Purulent

Containing or forming pus. SYN suppuration.

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Pus

A creamy exudata that is the remains of necrosis of the tissues. Its main…

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Pyloric sphincter

A thickening of the circular layer of gastric musculature encircling the gastroduodenal junction.

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Pyrexia

Hyperthermia, fever, body temperature above the usual range.

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Prevalence

The number of events, such as CLABSIs, in a given population (such as an…

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Primary Bloodstream Infection (BSI)

The major site of infection is a bloodstream infection and the specific site is…

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