Bradypnea

Bradypnea
Bradypnea
ICD-10 R06.8
ICD-9 786.09

Bradypnea (Greek from bradys, slow + pnoia, breath; British English spelling bradypnoea) refers to an abnormally slow breathing rate. The rate at which bradypnea is diagnosed depends upon the age of the patient.

Age ranges and bradypnea

  • Age 0–1 year < 30 breaths per minute
  • Age 1–3 years < 25 breaths per minute
  • Age 3–12 years < 20 breaths per minute
  • Age 12–50 years < 12 breaths per minute
  • Age 50 and up < 13 breaths per minute

See also

References

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2006). Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 28th Edition. Baltimore, Maryland: Julie K. Stegman. p. 250. ISBN 0-7817-3390-1. 

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