Vital Signs Respirations Respirations One respiration consists of

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Vital Signs: Respirations

Vital Signs: Respirations

Respirations ØOne respiration consists of one inspiration and one expiration ØAbbreviated=R or RR ØCan

Respirations ØOne respiration consists of one inspiration and one expiration ØAbbreviated=R or RR ØCan be counted by observing chest movement or auscultating ØAssess rate, character, and rhythm of respirations

Respiratory Rate ØNumber of breaths per minute ØAdult normal=12 – 20 breaths per minute

Respiratory Rate ØNumber of breaths per minute ØAdult normal=12 – 20 breaths per minute ØRR decreases as a person increases in size and age

Respiratory Character &Rhythm ØCharacter=depth and quality of respirations ØDeep, shallow, labored, difficult, moist ØRhythm=regularity

Respiratory Character &Rhythm ØCharacter=depth and quality of respirations ØDeep, shallow, labored, difficult, moist ØRhythm=regularity of respirations or equal spacing between breaths ØRegular or irregular

Respirations ØPt should not be aware you are counting their RR ØCount RR for

Respirations ØPt should not be aware you are counting their RR ØCount RR for 1 full minute ØRecord the rate, character, and rhythm example: R 16 deep and regular R 12 shallow and irregular

Abnormal Respirations ØDyspnea=difficult or labored breathing ØApnea=absence of respirations, usually a temporary period of

Abnormal Respirations ØDyspnea=difficult or labored breathing ØApnea=absence of respirations, usually a temporary period of no respirations ØOrthopnea=severe dyspnea in which breathing is very difficult in any position other than sitting erect or standing

Abnormal Respirations ØTachypnea=rapid, shallow RR; >25 respirations per minute ØBradypnea=slow RR; <10 respirations per

Abnormal Respirations ØTachypnea=rapid, shallow RR; >25 respirations per minute ØBradypnea=slow RR; <10 respirations per minute ØCheyne-Stokes=abnormal breathing pattern; period of dyspnea and apnea

Abnormal Respirations ØRales=bubbling or noisy sounds caused by fluids or mucus ØWheezing=high pitched whistling

Abnormal Respirations ØRales=bubbling or noisy sounds caused by fluids or mucus ØWheezing=high pitched whistling during expiration ØCyanosis=bluish discoloration of skin, lips, and/or nail beds

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