Hyperventilation
| Medical Definition: |
A pulmonary ventilation rate faster than is metabolically necessary for the exchange of gases. It is the result of an increased frequency of breathing, an increased tidal volume, or a combination of both. It causes an excess intake of oxygen and the blowing off of carbon dioxide. |
| Guide Notes: |
respiratory, not environmental; hyperventilation syndrome: coord IM with /psychol + emotional aspect (IM or NIM) |
Hyperventilation Categories.
Hyperventilation Medical Definitions and Terms
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