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EupneaNormal breathing
ApneaNot breathing
PlatypneaCan breath better when laying down.
OrthopneaCan breath better when sitting up.
Cheyne StokesGradual increase of breathing followed by a gradual decrease in breathing followed by apnea.
Kussmal breathingDeep rapid respiration characteristic of diabetic or other types of acidosis.
Biot's breathingIrregular breathing followed by apnea seen in patients with ICP.
TachypneaRapid breathing.
HyperpneaDeeper and more rapid than normal breathing at rest.
BradypneaSlow respiratory frequency.
Paroxymal Nocturnal DyspneaDyspnea during the night.
Exertional DyspneaDyspnea that occurs only durring exertion.
KyphoscoliosisKyphosis (hunch back) plus Scoliosis (lateral curvature)
KyphosisAbnormal AP curvature causing a hunch back.
ScoliosisLateral curvature
Barrel ChestA chest with increased anteroposterior diameter, seen in patients with emphysema.
Pectus ExcavatumFunnel chest (concaved)
Pectus CarinatumPigeon breast (protruding)
Jugular Venous PressureReflects the volume of blood and pressure to the right side of the heart. Right heart failure can increase it.
Right heart failureCorepulmonade
Paradoxical PulseA reverse of normal pulse, durring inspiration pulse is weaker and stronger durring exhalation. Seen in Cardiac Tamponade.
Blood pressure higher than 140/90Hypertension
Causes of HypertensionIncreased ICP, Corpulmonale, hypervolemia, hypoxemia, and sympathomimetics.
Blood pressure lower than 90/60Hypotension
Causes of HypotensionHypovolemia, left ventricular failure, peripheral vasodilation/sepsis, beta blockers, positive pressure ventilation, and PEEP/CPAP.
past medical HXChildhood diseases and development, hospitalizations, surgeries, injuries, accidents, major illnesses, alergies, and medications.
HemoptysisBlood in sputum or blood from the lungs.
HematemesisVomiting blood or blood from the gastrointestinal tract.
HyperthermiaTemp increase cuasing increase of O2 consumption and CO2 production. Also causes increase in ventilation and circulation.
FeverTemp increase caused by disease.
Pleuritic chest painLocated laterally or posteriorly worsens if patient takes a deep breath. Sharp stabbing type pain.
NonpleuriticLocated in the center of the anterior of chest and may radiate to the shoulder or back. Not affected by breathing, dull ache.
Vital signsHR 60 to 100, BP 90 to 140/60 to 90, Temp 98.6, RR 12 to 18.