CHEYNE STOKES RESPIRATION
\t͡ʃˈe͡ɪn stˈə͡ʊks ɹˌɛspɪɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \tʃˈeɪn stˈəʊks ɹˌɛspɪɹˈeɪʃən], \tʃ_ˈeɪ_n s_t_ˈəʊ_k_s ɹ_ˌɛ_s_p_ɪ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of CHEYNE STOKES RESPIRATION
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By Princeton University
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An abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by alternating periods of apnea and deep, rapid breathing. The cycle begins with slow, shallow breaths that gradually increase in depth and rate and is then followed by a period of apnea. The period of apnea can last 5 to 30 seconds, then the cycle repeats every 45 seconds to 3 minutes.
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