Respiratory Rate
What is Respiratory Rate?
Respiratory Rate counts the number of breaths you take per minute. It reflects how well your respiratory system is functioning.
How to retrieve Respiratory Rate from Vitals™ SDK?
ItemItem | DescriptionDescription |
|---|---|
| Supported by Server Version(s) | NyanCat (V1 Backend)CrimsonLion (V2 Backend) |
| User Info Required | No extra data is required. |
| Vitals™ SDK API | Please use the healthResult.health.vitalSigns.respiratoryRate variable provided by the callback function onVideoFrameProcessed. |
| API Reference | Health, VitalSign |
What does it mean to have high Respiratory Rate?
A high Respiratory Rate can be caused by exercise, anxiety, asthma, or infections.
Significant changes in Respiratory Rate, especially with difficulty breathing, could indicate respiratory distress.
What does it mean to have low Respiratory Rate?
A low Respiratory Rate might be linked to drug overdose, brainstem disorders, electrolyte problems, or hypothyroidism.
Significant changes in Respiratory Rate, especially with difficulty breathing, could indicate respiratory distress.
How does Vitals™ SDK measure it?
Respiratory Rate is calculated using an AI motion detection algorithm. The camera analyzes facial signals and chest movements.
Unit of Measurement: breaths per minute (bpm)
Range
ValueValue | Quantitative InterpretationQuantitative Interpretation |
|---|---|
| < 12 | Low (Bradypnea) |
| [12, 20) | Normal |
| ≥ 20 | High (Tachypnea) |
The output range is [6, 60].