Irregular Breathing Patterns - EMTprep.com

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In this video we go over the four main types of irregular respiratory patterns you should be familiar with, Biot’s, Cheyne-Stokes, Kussmaul, and Ataxic.
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In metabolic acidosis, breathing is first rapid and shallow[1] but as acidosis worsens, breathing gradually becomes deep, labored and gasping. It is this latter type of breathing pattern that is referred to as Kussmaul breathing.

[@timekiller8403]

Thanks a lot

[@nickyesaur]

You should include hearing samples at the end next time it helps to understand the cause

[@Emtprep]

Nicky Nguyen Great idea Nicky, thanks for the input.

[@kathydorismond4238]

U a tru g, u really came thru better then my teacher's

[@dollgonegood]

thank you

[@aliabutaleb8525]

very helpful, thank you.

[@amandawilliams7488]

Thanks for your help!

[@Emtprep]

You bet Amanda, glad you're finding our videos helpful!

[@jujub428]

What one would you most likely see during / after a seizure or status epilepsy?

[@Emtprep]

Hard to say. They would most likely be tachypneic since their body just underwent a strenuous event.

[@mayrabalcazarochoa9722]

Thanks!

[@Emtprep]

You bet Mayra!!

[@TheJulienSorel]

actually kussmaul is slow and deep, isn't it?

[@magedali4081]

No , it's rapid and deep

[@Jessica29166]

Tachypnea and hyperpnea.

[@ButtcheekOnaStick]

The concensus is that it manifests early as rapid and shallow, and later manifestation is that slow and deep consistent breathing

[@hazratbilalmalakandi3005]

thank you .. :)

[@ahmedrather5013]

Cheyne stoke breathing looks more like biots breathing curve.

[@jesureborivbaze2606]

How can these be treated if possible?

[@Emtprep]

Great question, unfortunately they aren't indicative of only one condition. Treating them includes many different factors.

[@krysistheabyss]

As an emt in san Diego county we give 15 lpm of o2 via nrb unless respirations are over 24 then we use bvm.

[@alejandrajazminmollomamani886]

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[@lunaluluvt2772]

:/ I been often do a deep sigh/deep breath time to time for no reason :/

[@waqqashanafi]

Your pons is split and your medulla oblongata is too long probably.

[@lunaluluvt2772]

waqqashanafi i been told by doctors it's due to depression

[@20thingsgoing62]

i have this problem too

[@NoName-be8vp]

I feel like I breath way too softly to the point where I’m kinda running out of breath so I end up taking deep breaths out of nowhere

[@deltalimabravo6727]

@@lunaluluvt2772
Outside any other physical/medical (issue), like ‘for no reason’ it is most likely related to emotion, stress, anxiety/depression (acute or chronic), etc.
It’s good you brought it up with a medical professional!👍🏼
You aren’t alone and it’s not uncommon at all (though people are rarely aware of it unless it happens repeatedly).

[@weobeyjesus4565]

Can whiplash cause ataxic breathing?

[@c.evans1804]

If the pons is damaged maybe.

[@boinboin5281]

Boin

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Kusmiati