Respiratory Patterns Flashcards
1
Q
What a biot breathing pattern ?
A
Irregular respiration pattern characterized by highly variable respiratory depth and intermittent periods of apnea
2
Q
What is Cheyene- Stokes breathing pattern
A
Irregular respiration pattern characterized by a period of apnea followed by gradually increasing depth of respirations
3
Q
What is respiratory rate for Bradypnea
A
<10 bpm
4
Q
What causes bradypnea
A
impairment of the respiratory control center and may occur with an increased intracranial pressure, drug intake, or metabolic disorder
5
Q
How many breaths per minute is tachypnea
A
Greater than 24 breaths per minute
6
Q
What causes tachypnea
A
Associated with respiratory insufficiency and fever as the body attempts to rid itself of excess heat
