respiratory emergency Flashcards

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distressed breathing

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able to exchange air in and out may be abnormal sound or painful. May or MAY NOT be responsive

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Breathing Arrest

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No longer breathing Not responsive

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signals of distressed breathing

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adult: <12bmp or>20
Children<15 bmp or 30 bmp
infants <25 bpm or>50 bmp

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4
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dyspnea

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difficult breathing

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noisy breathing

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whistling as air enters/leaving the lungs

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asthma

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inflammatory of the airways narrowing of the breathing tubes

Triggers: smoke, pollutants, perfumes, mold,dust,stress, exercise induced

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anaphylactic shock

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severe allergic reaction
form of shock
- trouble breathing
- swelling of face and tongue

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Opioids

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medications for primarily pain
problematic use

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