hyperventilation syndrome

predisposing factors for the hyperventilation syndrome

*acute anxiety and pain organic causes; drug intoxication pregnancy high altitudes

normal respiration rate

12-16 breaths per minute

hyperventilating respirating rate

22-40 breaths per minute

normal pH in blood

7.4

management of hyperventilation

calm patient monitor vital signs loosen clothing around neck position patient upright drug therapy

hyperventilation does not occur in what age group?

children; they express their anxiety

hyperventilation syndrome

condition when patient breathes faster and deeper than the metabolic needs of the body lack of CO2 in blood stream, increasing the pH in blood.

pathophysiology of hyperventilation syndrome

decrease of CO2 causes vasoconstriction of arteries and veins all over the body hyperventilation leads to decrease in calcium in blood which causes muscle spasms

signs and symptoms of hyperventilation

hyperpnea heart palpitations decrease in balance, coordination, problem solving muscle spasms diaphoresis trembling fatigue unconsciousness Chvostek's sign (spasm of facial muscles)

what not to give to hyperventilating patient

oxygen

prevention of hyperventilation

physical exam vital signs stress reduction