respiration and oxygen saturation

eupnea

respiratory rate within the expected range

normal respiration rate for adults

12-20 / min

tachypnea

respiratory rate that is higher than the expected reference range

bradypnea

respiratory rate lower than the expected reference range

apnea

absence of spntaneous respirations

Cheyne-stokes

respirations are irregular and consist of a cycling pattern of breaths ranging from shallow to deep, followed by periods of hyperventilation, then by an episode of apnea

Kussmaul respirations

regular in rhythm, but abnormally deep and rapid

oxygen saturation

estimated amount of oxygen bound to the hemoglobin molecule in RBC’s

dyspnea

sensation of difficult or labored breathing, alteration in heart or lung combined with low oxygen saturation level, short of breath, difficulty breathing, frequent coughing, tachycardia and confusion

hypoxia

below normal level of oxygen in body tissue, not enough oxygen is being supplied to the bodys tissue, can cause a decrease in mental alertness and confusion