Definition: Irregular, gasping breaths often seen during cardiac arrest. In most cases, rescuers will see victims take these gasping breaths no more than 10 to 12 times per minute; that's one every five to six seconds. Agonal respirations do not provide adequate oxygen to the body and should be considered the same as no breathing at all (respiratory arrest).
Pronunciation: AG-oh-null res-per-A-shunsAudio Link
Also Known As: respiratory arrest or apnea
