Biot's respiration
Biot's respiration (pronunciation: bee-ohz res-pi-ra-tion) is a type of abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by groups of quick, shallow inspirations followed by regular or irregular periods of apnea. It is named after the French physician, Camille Biot, who first described this breathing pattern.
Etymology
The term "Biot's respiration" is derived from the name of Camille Biot, a French physician who first described this breathing pattern in the 19th century.
Characteristics
Biot's respiration is characterized by groups of quick, shallow inspirations followed by regular or irregular periods of apnea (cessation of breathing). The depth of breathing and the rate of the breaths may vary between periods of apnea. This pattern is seen in patients with damage to the medulla oblongata due to strokes or trauma, or with severe brain damage, or drug use.
Related Terms
- Cheyne-Stokes respiration: Another abnormal pattern of breathing, characterized by a gradual increase and then decrease in the depth of respiration, followed by a period of apnea.
- Apnea: A term for suspension of external breathing. During apnea, there is no movement of the muscles of inhalation, and the volume of the lungs initially remains unchanged.
- Medulla oblongata: The lower half of the brainstem that contains the cardiac, respiratory, vomiting and vasomotor centers and deals with autonomic functions, such as breathing, heart rate and blood pressure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biot's respiration
- Wikipedia's article - Biot's respiration
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