Oxygenation! Flashcards
Hypoxia
Decreased level of O2 in tissues
Signs= increased restlessness, irritability, unexplained sudden confusion, rapid heart rate and rapid respiratory rate
Hypoxemia
Decreased level of O2 in blood, can lead to hypoxia if left untreated
Ventilation
Mechanical movement of air into and out of the lungs
Diffusion
Passive exchange of oxygen and CO2 between areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration
Perfusion
The process by which oxygenated capillary blood passes through body tissue
Inspiration
Diaphragm contracts and flattens as air field the lungs
Expiration
Diaphragm relaxes abd moves upward as the air is expelled
Normal respiratory rate
12-20 breaths per minute
Tidal volume
Amount of air that moves in and out in one breath
Eupnea
Normal breathing
Apnea
no breathing, respiratory arrest
Dyspnea
Labored breathing or shortness of breath that is painful
Orthopnea
Labored when laying flat
Polypnea
panting
Tachypnea
rapid breathing
RR= more then 20 breaths/minute