respiratory emergency Flashcards
1
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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
2
Q
Breathing Arrest
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No longer breathing Not responsive
3
Q
signals of distressed breathing
A
adult: <12bmp or>20
Children<15 bmp or 30 bmp
infants <25 bpm or>50 bmp
4
Q
dyspnea
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difficult breathing
5
Q
noisy breathing
A
whistling as air enters/leaving the lungs
6
Q
asthma
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inflammatory of the airways narrowing of the breathing tubes
Triggers: smoke, pollutants, perfumes, mold,dust,stress, exercise induced
7
Q
anaphylactic shock
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severe allergic reaction
form of shock
- trouble breathing
- swelling of face and tongue
8
Q
Opioids
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medications for primarily pain
problematic use
9
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