Pathophysiolog blueprint - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is ventilation? - Answer-The process of inspiration and expiration of air through the pulmonary airways to the alveoli What is oxygenation? - Answer-The process of supplying oxygen to the cells and tissues of the body What is perfusion? - Answer-The movement of blood through the pulmonary circulation to the alveoli What are the most common types of pneumonia and how are they acquired? - Answer-Community acquired: s. pneumoniae Hospital acquired: MRSA or VRE Ventilator associated: ent...