BREATHING Flashcards
1
Q
Apneustic breathing
A
Pause in full inspiration, alternating pause @ expiration listing 2-3 sec- pons lesion
2
Q
Kussmaul’s breathing
A
Associated c metabolic acidosis in which depth and rate of breathing increases; seen in DM ketoacidosis
3
Q
Cheyenne Stokes
A
Cardiac failure, renal failture, narcotic drug poisoning & inc ICP
4
Q
Pulse lips breathing
A
Emphysema, pt breaths out against pursed lips to create back pressure to prevent alveolar collapse
