It is caused by damage to the medulla oblongata due to strokes or trauma. It generally indicates a poor prognosis, and usually progresses to complete apnea. The term is sometimes used interchangeably with Biot's<unk> .
Ataxic respiration
Agonal respiration
Pursed-lip breathing
Expiratory apnea
Hypoxic ventilatory response
Cheyne–Stokes respiration
Periodic breathing
Shallow breathing