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Kussmaul Respirations Irregular Breathing Pattern Characterized Deep Gasping

Front What are Kussmaul respirations?
Back This is an irregular breathing pattern characterized as deep, gasping respirations commonly seen in patients with metabolic acidosis.

Tags: 9, airway, management

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