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Stridor
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A harsh high pitched sound that can occur during inhalation or exhalation. Indicative of partial upper airway obstruction
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Retraction
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Muscles pulling in between the ribs and above the sternum with inspiration
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Nasal Flaring
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The extended opening of nostrils
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Wheezing
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High-pitched sounds created by air moving through narrowed air passages in the lungs
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Central Perfusion
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The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from central circulation. May be assessed by palpating brachial and femoral pulses
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Peripheral Pulses
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Pulses in the distal circulation such as the radial and pedal pulse
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Capillary Refill Time
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How long it takes for the normal pink color to return after pressing on the fingernail and releasing it. Normally takes no more than 2 seconds
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Decompensate
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Become unable to compensate for low blood volume or lack of perfusion
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Respiratory Distress
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An abnormal physiological processthat prevents adequate gas ex
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Compensates
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Makes up for a deficiency; maintains perfusion while developing shock
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Respiratory Failure
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The inability of respirations to maintain adequate oxygenation and ventilation
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Respiratory Arrest
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The absence of breathing
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Cyanosis
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A blue or gray color resulting from lack of oxygen in the body
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Hyperextension
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Extreme or abnormal extension or increase in the angle between bones of a joint; tilting the head backward
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Flexion
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Decrease in the angle between the bones forming a joint; tilting the head forward
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