Kussmaul breathing
Deep, labored gasping
Kussmaul breathing is a pattern of deep, labored breathing that occurs when the body tries to expel excess carbon dioxide, typically in response to severe metabolic acidosis.
Most commonly seen in diabetic ketoacidosis, the breathing is rapid and gasping, with each breath abnormally deep: The patient presented with Kussmaul breathing and confusion.
Named for the German physician who described it.
Acidic blood from ketones
- uremiaBlood toxicity from renal failure
- renal failureLoss of kidney function
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
Sensation of inadequate breathing
- respiratory distressImpaired breathing function
- tachypneaAbnormally quick breathing rate
- altered consciousnessModified mental state
- fruity breathSweet-smelling oral exhalation
dehydration · coma · obtundation · vital signs · physical examination · auscultation · respiratory rate
Administered hormone replacing pancreatic function
- intensive careSpecialized treatment for severe illness
- dialysisMechanical blood filtration
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
Measuring blood sugar concentration
- toxicology screenTest detecting harmful substances
- urinalysisLaboratory examination of urine
ketoacidosis
Acidic blood from ketones
- uremiaBlood toxicity from renal failure
- renal failureLoss of kidney function
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
air hunger
Sensation of inadequate breathing
- respiratory distressImpaired breathing function
- tachypneaAbnormally quick breathing rate
- altered consciousnessModified mental state
fruity breath · dehydration · coma · obtundation · vital signs · physical examination · auscultation · respiratory rate
insulin therapy
Administered hormone replacing pancreatic function
- intensive careSpecialized treatment for severe illness
- dialysisMechanical blood filtration
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
monitoring · mechanical ventilation · vasopressors · sodium bicarbonate
glucose monitoring
Measuring blood sugar concentration
- toxicology screenTest detecting harmful substances
- urinalysisLaboratory examination of urine
- breathinginhalation, breath, exhalation, breathe, inhale
- Clinical SignsChvostek sign, raccoon eyes, clubbing, barrel chest, port wine stain
- Lung Signsbreath sounds, wheezing, crackles, stridor, wheeze
- Metabolic Acidosisketoacidosis