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KUSSMAUL RESPIRATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1990-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

Deep, regular sighing respirations, whether the rate be normal, slow, or fast. This type occurs in diabetic acidosis and uremia, as an exaggerated form of bradypnea.

OBS

The term "Kussmaul breathing" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Respiration lente, régulière et profonde, égale aux deux temps entre lesquels s'intercale une pause respiratoire. Elle s'observe dans les états d'acidose diabétique ou rénale et est liée à la diminution du taux des bicarbonates sanguins qui provoque la stimulation des centres respiratoires.

Spanish

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