Define and Distinguish Between General and Specific Responsivity

question 15

Essay

Define and distinguish between general and specific responsivity.

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Definitions:

Physical Status Classification

A system used to categorize a patient's pre-operative physical fitness and predict the risk of surgical complications.

American Society of Anesthesiologists

A professional organization dedicated to raising and maintaining the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

A breathing technique that involves deep breathing using the diaphragm to improve oxygenation and reduce stress.

Atelectasis

A condition characterized by the partial or complete collapse of a lung or a section (lobe) of a lung.