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Respiratory rate — The respiratory rate (aka respiration rate, pulmonary ventilation rate or ventilation rate) is the number of breaths a living being, such as a human, takes per minute.There is only limited research on monitoring respiratory rate, and these… … Wikipedia
respiratory rate — RR breathing rate: the number of breaths per minute. Normally between 6 and 12, it increases after exercise and in cases of respiratory distress and decreases after head injury and opioid overdosage … The new mediacal dictionary
respiratory rate — noun the rate at which a person inhales and exhales; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person s health • Syn: ↑rate of respiration • Hypernyms: ↑vital sign, ↑rate … Useful english dictionary
Respiratory disease — Classification and external resources Micrograph of an emphysematous lung; emphysema is a common respiratory disease, strongly associated with smoking. H E stain. ICD … Wikipedia
Respiratory physiology — is the branch of human physiology focusing upon respiration.Topics include:Volumes* lung volumes * vital capacity * functional residual capacity * dead space * spirometry * body plethysmography * peak flow meterMechanicsBreathing in, or inhaling … Wikipedia
Respiratory compensation — is a mechanism by which plasma pH can be altered by varying the respiratory rate. It is faster than renal compensation, but has less ability to restore normal values.In metabolic acidosis, chemoreceptors sense a deranged acid base system, and… … Wikipedia
Respiratory system — See also: Respiratory tract Respiratory A complete, schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin … Wikipedia
respiratory disease — ▪ human disease Introduction any of the diseases and disorders that affect human respiration (respiration, human). Diseases of the respiratory system may affect any of the structures and organs that have to do with breathing, including the… … Universalium
Respiratory minute volume — TLC Total lung capacity: the volume in the lungs at maximal inflation RV Residual volume: the volume of air remaining in the lungs … Wikipedia
respiratory distress — severe difficulty in achieving adequate oxygenation in spite of significant efforts to breathe: it is usually associated with increased respiratory rate and the use of accessory muscles in the chest wall. It can occur in both obstructive and… … The new mediacal dictionary
