What Are Character and Mark Recognition Devices? Describe Their Uses

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Essay

What are character and mark recognition devices? Describe their uses.

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Definitions:

Tracheostomy Tube

A tube that is inserted through a surgical opening in the neck into the trachea to assist with breathing.

Pneumothorax

A medical condition where air or gas collects in the chest or pleural space, causing the lung to collapse.

Expiratory Crackles

Abnormal lung sounds heard during the end of the breathing cycle, suggestive of various conditions.

Absence of Breath Sounds

A condition where no sounds from breathing are heard upon auscultation, indicating potential respiratory distress or pathology.