Medical gas therapy
Medical gas therapy
Medical gas therapy (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl gæs ˈθɛrəpi/) is a treatment method that involves the administration of gases for therapeutic purposes.
Etymology
The term "medical gas therapy" is derived from the English words "medical", "gas", and "therapy". "Medical" comes from the Latin "medicus", meaning "physician". "Gas" is derived from the Greek word "chaos", referring to the space that exists between heaven and earth. "Therapy" comes from the Greek "therapeia", meaning "healing".
Definition
Medical gas therapy is a form of treatment that involves the use of gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, helium, and carbon dioxide for therapeutic purposes. These gases are administered to patients to improve respiratory function, alleviate pain, and treat various medical conditions.
Types of Medical Gas Therapy
There are several types of medical gas therapy, including:
- Oxygen therapy: This involves the administration of oxygen to increase the concentration of oxygen in the patient's bloodstream.
- Heliox therapy: This is a treatment that involves the use of a mixture of helium and oxygen to improve respiratory function in patients with airway obstruction.
- Nitrous oxide therapy: This is a form of analgesic therapy that involves the use of nitrous oxide to alleviate pain.
- Carbon dioxide therapy: This involves the administration of carbon dioxide to treat conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Related Terms
- Respiratory therapy: This is a healthcare discipline that specializes in the assessment and treatment of respiratory and cardiovascular pathologies.
- Inhalation therapy: This is a form of treatment that involves the inhalation of medication or other therapeutic substances.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: This is a treatment method that involves the administration of 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical gas therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Medical gas therapy
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