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Breathing Patterns & their Descriptions
Breathing Patterns & their Descriptions
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Graduate
02/14/2012

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Term
Apnea
Definition
lack of airflow to the lungs for >15 sec
Term
Biot's respirations
Definition
constant increased rate & depth of respiration followed by periods of apnea of varying lengths
Term
Bradypnea
Definition
RR < 12 bpm
Term
Cheyne-Stokes respirations
Definition
increasing depth of respiration followed by a period of apnea
Term
Hyperpnea
Definition
increased depth of respiration
Term
Hyperventilation
Definition
increased rate and depth of respiration resulting in decreased PCO2
Term
Hypoventilation
Definition
decreased rate and depth of respiration resulting in increased PCO2
Term
Kussmaul's respirations
Definition
increased regular rate and depth of respiration
Term
Orthopnea
Definition
dyspnea that occurs in a flat supine position.
relief occurs with more upright sitting or standing
Term
Paradoxical respirations
Definition
inward abdominal or chest wall movement with inspiration and outward movement with expiration
Term
Sighing respirations
Definition
the presence of a sigh > 2-3 times per min
Term
Tachypnea
Definition
RR > 20 bpm
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