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Respiratory Therapy Glossary
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extubation
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
The planned removal of an endotracheal tube from a patient who has been mechanically ventilated.
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pulse oximetry
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Non-invasive monitoring technique that measures oxygen saturation and pulse rate using light absorption.
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