hyperventilation

Question 1

What does hyperventilation syndrome describe

Answer 1

The physical and emotional symptoms brought about by over breathing

Question 2

How can over breathing effect the body

Answer 2

Reduces carbon dioxide levels
Which in turn reduces canonic acid in levels
Increasing the blood pH and respiratory alkalosis

Question 3

what can respiratory alkalosis lead to

Answer 3

Tingling sensation in the mouth and extremities

Muscle spasms

Question 4

What happens to cells int eh body as blood pH rises

Answer 4

The cells begin to produce lactic acid in attempt to counteract the respiratory alkalosis

Question 5

List some symptoms of hyperventilation syndrome

Answer 5

1. Breathlessness
2. Tingling in limb extremities
3. Muscle stiffness
4. Dizziness
5. Headaches
6. Palpitations
7. Tachycardia
8. increased anxiety

Question 6

Is hyperventilation syndrome life threatening

Answer 6

no it isn’t usually caused by an underlying physical problem

Question 7

How can we manage hyperventilation

Answer 7

1. Remove stressor
2. Move patient to a calm environment
3. Coach patient into slow breathing
4. Coach patient to breath through pursed lips
5. Tell patients to breath through their nose to restrict airflow
6. Offer patient a glass of water