Terminology related to breathing pattern Flashcards
1
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Dyspnea
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Distressed and labored
2
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Tachypnea
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Rapid and shallow
3
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Bradypnea
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Slow and shallow
4
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Hyperventilation
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Deep and rapid
5
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Orthopnea
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Difficulty breathing supine
6
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Apnea
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Cessation of Breathing during exhalation
7
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Cheyne-Stokes
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Gradually increasing tidal volume then gradually decreasing apnea