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  2. Pneumothorax - Wikipedia

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    The most common findings in people with tension pneumothorax are chest pain and respiratory distress, often with an increased heart rate (tachycardia) and rapid breathing in the initial stages. Other findings may include quieter breath sounds on one side of the chest, low oxygen levels and blood pressure , and displacement of the trachea away ...

  3. Pulmonary contusion - Wikipedia

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    Dyspnea (painful breathing or difficulty breathing) is commonly seen, [6] and tolerance for exercise may be lowered. [7] Rapid breathing and a rapid heart rate are other signs. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] With more severe contusions, breath sounds heard through a stethoscope may be decreased, or rales (an abnormal crackling sound in the chest accompanying ...

  4. Atelectasis - Wikipedia

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    breathing difficulty (fast and shallow); low oxygen saturation; pleural effusion (transudate type); cyanosis (late sign); increased heart rate. It is a common misconception and pure speculation that atelectasis causes fever. This claim has been perpetuated in medical textbooks as recently as 2010. [4]

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    “A fast heart rate, on the other hand, may not have that big suction of blood in and big squeeze of blood out,” she adds. ... which will decrease the heart rate.” Breathing in through the ...

  6. Acute respiratory distress syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a type of respiratory failure characterized by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs. [1] Symptoms include shortness of breath (dyspnea), rapid breathing (tachypnea), and bluish skin coloration (cyanosis). [1] For those who survive, a decreased quality of life is common. [4]

  7. Respiratory arrest - Wikipedia

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    The time depends on pulse rate, pulmonary function, RBC count, and other metabolic factors. Lidocaine can be given in 1.5 mg/kg IV a few minutes before sedation and paralysis. The purpose of administering lidocaine is to blunt the sympathetic response of an increased heart rate, blood pressure, and intracranial pressure caused by laryngoscopy.

  8. Shock (circulatory) - Wikipedia

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    min. fast heart rate, normal blood pressure: minimal II: 15–30% (0.75–1.5 L) fast heart rate, min. low blood pressure: intravenous fluids III: 30–40% (1.5–2 L) very fast heart rate, low blood pressure, confusion: fluids and packed RBCs IV >40% (>2 L) critical blood pressure and heart rate: aggressive interventions

  9. Infant respiratory distress syndrome - Wikipedia

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    IRDS begins shortly after birth and is manifested by fast breathing (more than 60 breaths per minute), a fast heart rate, chest wall retractions (recession), expiratory grunting, nasal flaring, and blue discoloration of the skin during breathing efforts. [citation needed]