respiratory rate

Introduction

Rate of respirations, generally in breaths/min.

Pathology

• tachypnea
• hypopnea
• apnea

Reference interval

• normal resting respirations: 12-24/min

More general terms

• vital signs (V/S)

More specific terms

• spontaneous respiratory rate on ventilator
• ventilator respiratory rate setting

Additional terms

• apnea
• hypopnea
• tachypnea