Respiration and pulse oximetry

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Alveolus

A thin walled air sac of the lungs in which the exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.

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Apnea

The temporary sensation of breathing

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Brandypnea

An abnormal decrease in the rate of depth of respiration.

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Cyanosis

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Dyspnea

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Exhalation

The act of breathing out.

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Hyperpnea

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Hyperventilation

Shortness of breath or difficulty of breathing

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Hypopnea

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Hypoxemia

A decrease in the oxygen saturation of the blood; May lead to hypoxia.

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Hypoxia

A reduction in the oxygen supply to the tissues of the body

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