slow or shallow breathing

Spanish translation: respiración superficial o lenta

18:33 Sep 3, 2008

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Medical - Medical (general) / Interventional Radiology

English term or phrase: slow or shallow breathing

This is included in a patient consent for procedural sedation. Context is as follows:

"Sedation may decrease level of response, resulting in slow or shallow breathing, low blood pressure and/or possible airway obstruction or aspiration (inhaling vomit into the lungs)."

Thanks in advance for all your suggestions.

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Spanish translation:respiración superficial o lenta

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Enrique Reyes
Mexico
Local time: 08:50

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Gracias Enrique.
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respiración superficial o lenta

Enrique Reyes

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respiración superficial o lenta

Explanation:
:)

Enrique Reyes
Mexico
Local time: 08:50
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Gracias Enrique.

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