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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
[[Tachypnea history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Tachypnea laboratory tests|Lab Tests]] | [[Tachypnea CT|CT]] | [[Tachypnea echocardiology or ultrasound|Ecocardiology]]
[[Tachypnea history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Tachypnea laboratory tests|Lab Tests]] | [[Tachypnea CT|CT]] | [[Tachypnea echocardiology or ultrasound|Ecocardiology]]
=== Spiral CT ===
*This is a useful study to evaluate both the lung parenchyma and to rule out [[pulmonary embolism]]
=== Echocardiography ===
*Useful if [[congestive heart failure]], [[congenital heart disease]], or [[cardiac tamponade]] are suspected


== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==

Revision as of 20:46, 21 September 2011

Tachypnea
ICD-10 R06.0
ICD-9 786.06

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  • Administer oxygen
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