Background The increasing number of patients treated by long-term non-invasive ventilation (NIV) challenges the capacity of ...
What Is a Normal Respiratory Rate? What Factors Affect Your Respiratory Rate? Health Implications of Abnormal Respiratory Rates When to See a Doctor Tips Respiratory rate is the number of breaths you ...
You probably don't think all that much about how quickly you breathe, but it can actually tell you quite a lot about your overall health. Respiratory rate is considered one of four main vital signs, ...
Physicians are more likely to order respiratory pathogen testing since the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting testing rates and costs. The COVID-19 pandemic has had numerous effects on medical practice, not ...
Credit: Getty Images A 65-year-old White man is brought in by EMS for worsening shortness of breath over the previous 2 days, cough producing purulent sputum, and fever of 103°F. A 65-year-old White ...