Respiratory 1 Flashcards
Eupnea
Normal rate
12-20 breathes per min (adult)
25-50 bpm (infant)
Bradypnea
Slow rate
Tachypnea
Fast rate
> 24 breathes per min
Apnea
Cessation of breathing
“Pump Handle”
Upper Ribs
“Bucket Handle”
Lower Ribs
“Bucket Handle”
Lower Ribs
Tidal Volume (TV)
normal breathing
Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
inhale beyond TV
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
exhale beyond TV
Residual Volume (RV)
amt left after forced exhalation
Vital Capacity (Vital Capacity)
IRV + ERV + TV
Total Lung Capacitity (TLC)
VC + RV
Total Lung Capacitity (TLC)
VC + RV
Name general S&S of pulmonary disease
Cough Dyspnea Abnormal Sputum Chest Pain Cyanosis Digital clubbing Altered breathing pattern
Name general S&S of pulmonary disease
Cough Dyspnea Abnormal Sputum Chest Pain Cyanosis Digital clubbing Altered breathing pattern
What is pulmonary edema?
L ventricular failure
Fluid backs up into lungs preventing gas exchange
What is atelectasis?
Collapsed condition of whole or part of the lung
What is pleural effusion?
Excessive fluid between parietal and visceral pleural membrane
What is pneumothorax?
Collection of air or gas in pleural cavity