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Would you consider 46 breaths per minute distress for a three year old?
Yes. If the baby is at rest. Not if it is playing or excited.
What is the normal oxygen level in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
There is no "normal" oxygen level in COPD. Anything below 90% would be seen and COPD.
Which is the abbreviation for respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury?
copd
What would be the best rate of O2 for a patient with COPD?
2 liters per minute
Why copd patient cannot apply oxygen more than 4 liter per minute?
because elasticity of alveoli is diminished in patient with COPD therefore administering more than 4liters/minute will collapse alveoli and patient may die.
What is the normal pulse for a COPD patient?
intermittent temperature according to the condition
What is respiratory depression?
This occurs when respiratory drive is lower and breaths per minute decrease - to the point that added oxygenation (or even respiratory support on a ventilator) is required. A number of conditions and diseases can cause respiratory depression. Common conditions include severe respiratory infections, congestive heart failure, exacerbation of COPD, among others.
What are normal vitals for an 83yr old male with copd?
That Depends your doctor can tell you of your stage in COPD and your normal vitals. Here are the stages of COPD might help you:This is how COPD is usually staged:Stage I: Mild COPDFEV1 is at least 80 percent of normal. In this stage, people may or may not notice any symptoms. Stage II: Moderate COPDFEV1 is between 50 and 80 percent of normal. In this stage, people usually experience some shortness of breath with exertion; they may or may not have chronic cough. Stage III: Severe COPDFEV1 is between 30 and 50 percent of normal. In this stage, people usually are often tired and short of breath. They may have frequent "flare-ups" requiring extra treatment or even hospitalization. Stage IV: Very Severe COPDFEV1 is less than 30 percent of normal; or FEV1 is less than 50 percent of normal and chronic respiratory failure is present (meaning the person needs chronic oxygen therapy). In this stage, people are often short of breath even at rest. Learn more about COPD from the link provided.
Is copd the same as emphysema?
Emphysema is one type of COPD. There are others.
What are the normal measure for arterial pco2?
35-45 mm Hg --- The normal PaCO2 (arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood) is 40mmHg. There is a normal range, which is 35-45mmHg. For those with COPD 60 or below is good.
Can coffee help with COPD?
Coffee can not help people with COPD. The only thing to help with COPD is medicines giving by a doctor.
What are some diets for people with COPD?
http://copd.about.com/od/copd/a/copddiet.htm is a very helpful page that discusses COPD and provides detailed infromation on how those with COPD can keep healthy.
