Respiratory rate
Respiratory rate (also known as respiration rate, ventilation rate, breathing rate) is the number of breaths a person takes per minute. It is one of the vital signs that are checked regularly to assess an individual's basic body functions.
Pronunciation
- /rɪˈspɪrətɔːri reɪt/
Etymology
The term "respiratory rate" is derived from the Latin word "respirare" which means "to breathe" and the English word "rate" which refers to the speed or frequency of an occurrence.
Definition
The respiratory rate is the number of breaths a person takes in a minute. It is usually measured when a person is at rest and simply involves counting the number of breaths for one minute by counting how many times the chest rises.
Normal Values
In adults, the typical respiratory rate is between 12 and 20 breaths per minute. In children, it varies depending on the age of the child.
Related Terms
- Tachypnea: This is a condition where the respiratory rate is higher than the normal range.
- Bradypnea: This is a condition where the respiratory rate is lower than the normal range.
- Dyspnea: This is a term used to describe difficulty in breathing.
- Hyperventilation: This is a condition where the rate and depth of breathing are abnormally increased.
- Hypoventilation: This is a condition where the rate and depth of breathing are abnormally decreased.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Respiratory rate
- Wikipedia's article - Respiratory rate
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