Ataxic respiration
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'''Ataxic respiration''' is an abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by complete irregularity of breathing, with irregular pauses and increasing periods of [[apnea]]. As the breathing pattern deteriorates, it merges with [[agonal respirations]].
It is caused by damage to the [[medulla oblongata]] due to strokes or trauma. It generally indicates a poor prognosis, and usually progresses to complete [[apnea]].
The term is sometimes used interchangeably with [[Biot's Respirations]], but technically, Biot's respirations refers to groups of similar-sized breaths alternating with regular periods of apnea.
==External links==
*[http://www.waiting.com/brainfuncthree.html About brain injury and functions]
[[Category:Abnormal respiration]]
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