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Irregular, ineffective respirations that may or may not have an identifiable pattern.
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ataxic respirations
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A protective item, such as a pocket mask with a valve, that limits exposure to a patient''s body fluids.
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barrier device
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Condition in which an obstruction leaves the patient able to exchange some air, but also causes some degree of respiratory distress.
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partial airway obstruction
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Large, semirigid suction tips recommended for suctioning the pharynx; also called Yankauer tips.
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tonsil tip
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A term used to distinguish the degree of distress in a patient with a partial airway obstruction. With good air exchange, the patient is still conscious and able to cough forcefully, although wheezing may be heard.
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good air exchange
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Movements in which the skin pulls in around the ribs during inspiration.
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retraction
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difficulty breathing
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dyspnea
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The ability of the alveoli to expand when air is drawn in during inhalation.
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compliance
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a period of non breathing
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apnea
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A lack of oxygen that deprives tissues of necessary nutrients.
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ischemia
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The upper airway tract or the passage above the larynx, which includes the nose, mouth, and throat.
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airway
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A term used to describe the degree of distress in a patient with a partial airway obstruction. With poor air exchange, the patient often has a weak, ineffective cough, increased difficulty breathing, or possible cyanosis and may produce a high-pitched noise during inhalation (stridor).
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poor air exchange
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The introduction of vomitus or other foreign material into the lungs.
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aspriation
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The volume of air moved through the lungs in 1 minute; calculated by multiplying tidal volume and respiratory rate.
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minute volume
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Open, clear of obstruction.
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patent
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