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Definition of exsufflation in English: exsufflationnounˌɛksəˈfleɪʃ(ə)n mass noun1Medicine The removal of material from a body cavity (especially the lung) by blowing. only 7.7% of patients required exsufflation or drainage Example sentencesExamples - Throughout the duration of exsufflation the membrane valve in the three-way connector is activated.
- Modifications of the principle of exsufflation have been developed to increase the effectiveness of the method.
- Any delay in exsufflation and treatment can prove to be fatal.
- A useful alternative to tracheal suctioning is the intervention provided by mechanical exsufflation.
- After exsufflation, secretions and mucus plugs are carried into the mouth and facemask.
2rare The action or process of breathing out; exhalation. Example sentencesExamples - After exsufflation of about 260 ml of air the pressure became negative.
- The deflation starts simultaneously in both lungs, but after half a second, a limited exsufflation, a trapping slowly develops.
- The maximum flow reached during the exsufflation was analyzed.
Synonyms emission, giving off, emanation, discharge - 2.1Theology The action of blowing as a form of exorcism or to symbolize renunciation of the devil.
sometimes the exorcist used the rite of exsufflation Example sentencesExamples - Luther retained the customary prebaptismal ceremonies of exsufflation, the giving of salt, and anointing.
- The Church would neither exorcise the children of the faithful nor subject them to the rite of exsufflation.
- In exsufflation the devil is blown out who holds the little one guilty by infection of sin.
- Allusion is here made to the rite of exsufflation which formed a part of the early baptismal service.
Origin Early 16th century: late Latin, from the verb exsufflare, from ex- 'out' + sufflare 'to blow'. |