Respirations
Respirations : How many breaths per minute
Adults: 12 - 20 / Infant slightly higher 20 - 40
Inhalation and Exhalation equals: 1 breath
To count breaths: Count 30 seconds by 2
Look for : Rhythm, rate, depth, and quality
Bradypnea: Under 12 breaths
Tachypnea: Over 20 breaths
Eupnea: Normal rate and depth
Apnea: Not breathing maybe 30 seconds or at all
Dyspnea: Difficulty in breathing
Orthopnea: Over bedside 90o postural position
Hyperpnea: Fast respirations
Cheyne Stokes: Increasing in rate and depth then periods of apnea - cyclic.
Kussmaul: Metabolic acidosis,usually the Diabetic. Rapid, very deep respirations intended to blow off carbondioxide.
