List the Two General Factors That Limit Normal Clot Growth

question 15

Essay

List the two general factors that limit normal clot growth to the sight of injury.

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Definitions:

Water Seal Chamber

A component of a chest drainage system that prevents air from entering the pleural space while allowing air and fluids to exit, creating a one-way valve mechanism.

Chest X-ray

A diagnostic imaging test that uses a small amount of electromagnetic radiation to produce images of the structures inside the chest, including the heart, lungs, and bones.

Arterial Blood Gas

A test that measures the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, as well as the acidity (pH) of the blood.

Oxygen Saturation

A measure of the amount of oxygen carried by the hemoglobin in the red blood cells, typically measured with a pulse oximeter; an important indicator of respiratory function.