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What does tachyponea mean?
Tachypnea (or "tachypnoea") (Greek: "rapid breathing") means rapid breathing
What are the 2 types of wound?
opened and closed wound.
Why is it important to breathing to have a closed chest cavity?
There would be a loss in the ability for the lungs to have pressure because air could be forced out of the wound during movement of the lungs.
What is a closed wound?
Closed wound- An injury to underlying tissues without a break in the skin or mucous membrane
Is a bruise closed?
Yes, a bruise is a closed wound.
What is a chest wound that allows air to flow into and out of the chest without breathing?
A SUCKING chest wound
What are some signs of fibrillation?
rapid breathing
What are the sytmptoms of hypothermia?
Rapid uncontrolled breathing
What is hypercapnea?
abnormally deep and rapid breathing
What are the signs and symptoms of a chest wound?
An open chest wound would present with frothy blood at site of the injury, difficulty breathing (lung collapse), gurgling sound when breathing
What is the medical term meaning excessive breathing?
Hyperventilation (hyper = a lot + ventilation = breathing) is a medical term. It is also known as "Rapid Breathing", "Deep Breathing" or "Overbreathing". The most common cause of spontaneous hyperventilation is anxiety or panic.
What is a symptom of a closed wound?
A closed wound is characterised firstly by a crust (scab) formed when blood congeals. This is the body's defense against further infection entering the wound. When the wound is completely healed, and the scab falls away, a scar is left on the damaged skin.
