Instructions: Identify the Following Terms

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Instructions: Identify the following terms.
Abbot Suger and the abbey of Saint-Denis

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Definitions:

Tension Pneumothorax

A potentially life-threatening condition where air accumulates in the pleural space under pressure, collapsing the lung and shifting mediastinal structures.

Occlusive Dressing

A type of bandage designed to create a seal or barrier around a wound to maintain moisture and speed up the healing process.

Stripping

In medical contexts, a technique used to clear obstructed veins or catheters by applying firm pressure along the vessel or tubing.

Chest Tube System

A medical device used to remove air, fluid, or pus from the pleural space to prevent collapsed lung or other respiratory complications.