Respiration -General Examination Flashcards
Resp rate
Count by arm over patient’s abdomen while diverting by measuring pulse
Normal 16 to 20
Pulse:resp rate=4:1
Tachypnea
> 20
Physiological - Anxiety, exertion
Pathological- Emphysema ,hyperthyroidism,
anemia,metabolic acidosis
Cardiac insufficiency
Bradypnea
<10
CNS Deppressants(barbiturates, BZD)
Hypothyroidism
Hypothermia
Muscles of inspiration
Main:
Ext intercoastal
Diaphragm
Accesory: Serratus ant SCM Scalenus ant Pectoralis Trapezius
Muscles of expiration
Predominantly passive
Accessory: Internal intercoastal Abdominal muscles Quadraturus lumborum Lattismus dorsi
Abdominothoracic
Males
Thoraco abdominal
Female
Cheyne stokes breathing
Periods of apnea altering with hyperapnea
LHF
Raised ICP
Kussumals breathing
Deep rapid breathing
Metabolic acidosis
Pursed lip breathing
COPD