Slowing respirations, or ____, is a sign of respiratory failure and impending respiratory arrest.

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Bradypnea refers to abnormally slow respirations and is a sign of respiratory failure. In severe cases, it can lead to respiratory arrest. Tachypnea is abnormally rapid respirations, hypercarbia is elevated carbon dioxide levels in the blood, and dyspnea is difficulty breathing. These may also be signs of respiratory distress, but slower respirations specifically indicate impending respiratory failure/arrest.

Slowing Respirations, or ____, Is a Sign of Respiratory Failure