单词 | preoxygenation |
释义 | > as lemmaspreoxygenation preoxygenation n. Brit. /ˌpriːɒksᵻdʒᵻˈneɪʃn/ , U.S. /ˌpriˌɑksədʒəˈneɪʃən/ the preliminary breathing of oxygen, esp. before high-altitude flight (to prevent decompression sickness) or before surgery.ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatment by gas, air, or fumes > [noun] > treatment introducing gas or air pneumothorax1885 preoxygenation1942 pressure breathing1946 1942 Science 27 Feb. 210/2 Obviously, therefore, preoxygenation is not a feasible way of preventing ‘bends’, especially for fighter pilots who could not be expected to stay in an atmosphere of pure oxygen for five hours prior to each ascent. 1961 Lancet 19 Aug. 405/2 If a short-acting muscle relaxant is also used, conditions for intubation are obtained more quickly. Preoxygenation of the patient is a wise precaution. 1961 C. F. Gell in H. G. Armstrong Aerospace Med. x. 145/1 Preoxygenation, or the breathing of 100 per cent oxygen at sea level, is a procedure that was utilized prior to high level flights in airplanes without pressurized cockpits or in the absence of pressurized suits. 1992 Jrnl. Pediatrics 120 769 These effects are preventable by preoxygenation before suctioning. < as lemmas |
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