Respiratory medical terms Flashcards
1
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apnoea
A
absence of breathing
2
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cyanosis
A
blue discolouration of tissue due to lack of perfusion
3
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tachypnoea
A
increase respiratory rate
4
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duspnoea
A
experience of breathing discomfort (breathlessness)
5
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chyne- stokes respiration
A
periodic breathing with episodes of apnoea (sign of end of life)
6
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hypoxemia
A
low 02 blood levels
7
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bradypnoea
A
low Respirastions
8
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hypercapnia
A
high co2 in blood
9
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pneumothorax
A
rip in the pleural membrane causing air to enter between the layers and increase pressure
