The change in lung volume from total lung capacity (TLC) to residual volume (RV) during a forced expiration. SEE lung volumes.

Items not recognized as self by the immune system and thus treated as a threat. Foreign bodies can include items such as device implants, transplant organs, incompatible blood transfusions, dead tissue, lap sponges, retractors, lint, glove powder and other particulates.

A response of biological tissues to any foreign material in the tissue. Tissue-encapsulation of an implant is part of this. An infection around a splinter or fiber is part of this, too. A foreign body reaction also initiates an inflammatory response evoked by the presence of a foreign body in the tissues which results in the formation of giant cells and potentially granulomas and adhesions

Small foreign bodies such as lint, glove powder and other particles.

Tube feeding solution that is most often commercially prepared and provides a complete liquid diet for those patients on enteral nutrition.

Developed to simulate a challenge to the fluid splash resistance of a face mask under conditions similar to actual use. During this test, face masks are insulted with synthetic blood, and graded as a pass or fail. The masks are evaluated at fluid pressures of 80, 120, and 160mm Hg. The higher the pressure at which a mask passes, the greater the fluid splash resistance.

The curve produced when the instantaneous flowrate of air (vertical, y-axis) is plotted against the volume of air moved (horizontal, x-axis); expiratory flow-volume curves are generated above the x-axis; inspiratory flow-volume curves are generated below the x-axis.

Formally known as necrotizing fasciitis caused by a number of bacteria including streptococcus pyogenes, staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio vulnificus, clostridium perfringens, Bacteroides fragilis), the disease causes a type of toxic shock syndrome and invades the human epithelial cells, causing rapid and extensive tissue destruction.

Flash sterilization refers to steam sterilization that does not utilize a full or terminal cycle. The intention is to use it for emergency situations in the OR such as when an essential instrument is accidentally contaminated.

Fibrous connective tissue that invests and covers muscles.