Basic Nursing Skills eClass

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Tachypnoea

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Tachypnea, also known as tachypnoea, is a medical term used to describe an abnormally rapid respiratory rate. Specifically, it refers to a respiratory rate that is faster than the normal range for a particular age and condition, typically more than 20 breaths per minute in adults. Tachypnea can be caused by a variety of factors, […]