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Breathing that requires visibly increased effort; characterized by grunting, stridor, and use of accessory muscles.
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labored breathing
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A subjective finding that the patient feels but that can be identified only by the patient.
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symptom
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Bluish-gray skin color that is caused by reduced oxygen levels in the blood.
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cyanosis
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A method of assessing a patient's level of consciousness by determining whether a patient is Awake and alert, responsive to Verbal stimulus or Pain, or Unresponsive; used principally in the initial assessment.
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AVPU scale
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An abnormal position to keep the airway open; it involves leaning forward onto two arms stretched forward.
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tripod position
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A heart rate of less than 60 beats/min in children or less than 80 beats/min in infants.
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bradycardia
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A method of evaluating level of consciousness that uses a scoring system for neurologic responses to specific stimuli.
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Glasgow Coma Scale
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Breathing in a patient that occurs with no assistance.
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spontaneous respirations
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Blood pressure that is higher than the normal range.
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hypertension
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The reason a patient called for help; also, the patient's response to general questions such as "What's wrong?" or "What happened?"
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chief complaint
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The key signs that are used to evaluate the patient's overall condition, including respirations, pulse, blood pressure, level of consciousness, and skin characteristics.
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vital signs
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Rapid heart rhythm, more than 100 beats/min.
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tachycardia
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