tracheal gas insufflation

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tracheal gas insufflation,

continuous insufflation of a low flow of fresh gas to the distal endotracheal tube, believed capable of flushing out the anatomic dead space and thus reducing PaCO₂.

insufflation [in″sŭ-fla´shun]

1. the blowing of a powder, vapor, or gas into a body cavity.

2. a drug administered by this method, especially a powder or aerosol carried into the respiratory passages.

perirenal insufflation injection of air around the kidney for radiologic examination of the adrenal glands.

tracheal gas insufflation continuous insufflation of a low flow of fresh gas to the distal endotracheal tube, believed capable of flushing out the anatomical dead space and thus reducing Paco₂.

tubal insufflation Rubin's test.

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