Kussmaul breathing is a deep, labored breathing pattern that indicates that the body or organs have become too acidic. Some people describe this type of breathing as panicked breathing or gasping for ...

Of note, if the patient is bedfast, complete evaluation of respiratory efficiency is often less than optimal because chest expansion is not always symmetric and percussion notes may be less resonant.

Kussmaul breathing is characterized by deep, rapid, and labored breathing. This distinct, abnormal breathing pattern can result from certain medical conditions, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, which is ...