What Does Bradypnea Mean?
brad-IP-nee-ah
IPA: /ˌbræd.ɪpˈniː.ə/
brad
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Bradypnea is pronounced brad-IP-nee-ah
What does Bradypnea mean?
Bradypnea is an abnormally slow respiratory rate, generally below 12 breaths per minute in adults.
How do you pronounce Bradypnea?
Bradypnea is pronounced "brad-IP-nee-ah". Syllables: brad - ip - nee - ah.
When is Bradypnea used in medicine?
Opioid overdose, benzodiazepine toxicity, CNS depression from stroke, increased intracranial pressure (Cushing's triad), hypothyroidism, severe metabolic alkalosis.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek prefixbrady-slow
Greek rootpnoiabreathing
Common Misconceptions
Bradypnea is a danger sign, not a benign finding. Unlike sinus bradycardia (which can be normal in athletes), bradypnea in a clinical context almost always requires urgent assessment.
Clinical Context
Opioid overdose, benzodiazepine toxicity, CNS depression from stroke, increased intracranial pressure (Cushing's triad), hypothyroidism, severe metabolic alkalosis.
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