The existence of regular, deep, and rapid respirations after a severe closed head injury is indicative of neurologic injury to the:
A)lower midbrain.
B)pontine area.
C)supratentorial.
D)cerebral area.

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Central reflex hyperpnea, a sustained deep rapid but regular pattern (hyperpnea), may result from central nervous system damage or disease that involves the lower midbrain and upper pons. It is seen after increased intracranial pressure and blunt head trauma.

The Existence of Regular, Deep, and Rapid Respirations After a Severe