On average, we breath around 20 times per minute, every minute and every hour, day, week, month and year of our lives. It is one of the first things we do immediately after birth and one of the last ...

Measurement of respiratory rate is a vital sign. Nurses need to understand the anatomy and physiology of normal breathing to measure respiratory rate and interpret findings. The second in our ...

Lungs are remarkable organs that continuously achieve amazing feats, which they do so well that we take them for granted, except when their function is diminished. It all happens in a space inside ...

A respiratory assessment seeks to identify changes to respiratory function. Recognising signs of deterioration and escalating a patient’s care can prevent emergencies and reduce further distress for ...