Tachypnea

Tachypnea
ICD-10	R06.0
ICD-9	786.06

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Lab Tests | CT | Ecocardiology

Spiral CT

• This is a useful study to evaluate both the lung parenchyma and to rule out pulmonary embolism

Echocardiography

• Useful if congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, or cardiac tamponade are suspected

Treatment

• Immediatly asess airway, breathing and circulation
• Administer oxygen
• Evaluate potential toxic ingestions and treat immediatly
• Treat any pain appropriatly

Related Chapters

• Hyperventilation, deep or fast breathing
• Hyperpnea
• Hypoventilation, too shallow or too slow breathing
• Control of respiration