Blockage of the Bronchi that lead from the trachea to the lungs
Bronchoconstriction
Active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm, expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs; also called inhalation
Insprations
Sporadic, irregular breaths are usually seen just before respiratory arrest
Agonal Respirations
Another term for inspiration
Inhalation
Pulling in the accessory muscles to breath
Retractions
Passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and forcing air from the lungs; also called exhalation
Expirations
Blockage of the Bronchi that lead from the trachea to the lungs
Bronchoconstriction
Active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm, expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs; also called inhalation
Insprations
Sporadic, irregular breaths are usually seen just before respiratory arrest
