Breathing Pattern Flashcards
1
Q
Apneustic
A
Prolonged inspiration and prolonged expiration (long breathing cycle)
Midpons damage –> basilar a.
2
Q
Biots
A
Clusters of rapid breathing then apnea for 15s
Medulla pathology
3
Q
Ataxic
A
Irregular pattern c periods of apnea
Unpredictable - poor prognosis
Medulla pathology
4
Q
Cheynes-Stokes
A
Crescendo/decrescendo (faster/slower) and short period of apnea CHF Drug OD Renal failure Elevated ICP CVA TBI NORMAL in infants up to 6 mo.