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▪ Regular rapid and deep sustained respirations

▪ Indicates a dysfunction in the low midbrain and middle pons

Apneustic

▪ Irregular respirations, with pauses at the end of inspiration and expiration
▪ Indicates a dysfunction in the middle or caudal pons

Ataxic

▪ Totally irregular in rhythm and depth
▪ Indicates a dysfunction in the medulla

Cluster

▪ Clusters of breaths with irregularly spaced pauses
▪ Indicates a dysfunction in the medulla and pons

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