respiratory rate

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respiratory rate

A nurse counts a patient's respiratory rate.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The frequency of breathing cycles: "respiratory rate" is the number of complete breaths (one inhalation and one exhalation) a person takes per minute. It is a fundamental vital sign used in medical assessments.
Usage
  • The term "respiratory rate" is used primarily in medical, clinical, and health contexts to quantify and evaluate a person's breathing.
  • It is typically measured while a person is at rest.
  • A normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult at rest is generally between 12 and 20 breaths per minute.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The nurse recorded the patient's respiratory rate as 18 breaths per minute.
    • An elevated respiratory rate can be an early sign of respiratory distress.
    • Monitoring the respiratory rate is a standard part of a physical examination.
Advanced Usage
  • "to assess/take/measure the respiratory rate": to evaluate or determine the number of breaths per minute.
    • The paramedic quickly assessed the accident victim's respiratory rate.
  • "abnormal/elevated/increased respiratory rate": a rate that is outside the expected normal range, often indicating a potential health issue.
    • Fever often causes an increased respiratory rate.
  • "resting respiratory rate": the breathing rate measured when a person is fully at rest.
    • A dog's resting respiratory rate can help monitor for heart disease.
Variants and Related Words
  • Respiration (n): the act or process of breathing.
    • The doctor checked the patient's respiration.
  • Respiratory (adj): relating to or affecting the organs used in breathing.
    • Asthma is a common respiratory condition.
  • Breaths per minute (bpm): the unit of measurement for respiratory rate.
    • The monitor displayed 16 bpm.
Synonyms
  • Breathing rate: the rate of breathing (a direct synonym).
  • Ventilation rate: can refer to the rate of air movement into and out of the lungs, often used in similar contexts.
Related Phrases
  • Vital signs: key medical measurements that include respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature.
    • The respiratory rate is one of the four primary vital signs.
  • Rate and rhythm: a phrase used in clinical notes to describe both the speed (rate) and pattern (rhythm) of breathing or heartbeats.
    • The physician noted the respiratory rate and rhythm were normal.
respiratory rate

A nurse counts a patient's respiratory rate.

Noun
  1. the rate at which a person inhales and exhales; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health

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