How to ensure patient observations lead to prompt identification of tachypnoea.
Tachypnoea is one of the first signs of patient deterioration and accurate measurement of respiratory rate is a fundamental part of assessment. This article aims to describe the assessment and management of tachypnoea.
Jevon
Phil
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Manor Hospital, Walsall.
D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000451:nursing; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D056152:Respiratory Rate