Anatomical Differences
Newborns are obligatory this type of breather
What is nasal?
This term describes a low-pitched, continuous sound often heard in children with bronchial obstruction.
What is wheezing?
This acute respiratory illness is often caused by a viral infection, leading to inflammation of the airways.
What is bronchitis?
The presence of a "barking" cough in a child is often associated with this respiratory condition.
What is croup?
utilized in the event of an airway obstruction from a non visible foreign body to attempt to clear the obstruction
What is Heimlich maneuver?
A child's narrow airways causes an increase in this
What is airway resistance?
Spasmodic cough, dysphonia, sudden onset of choking, and shortness of breath are commonly seen in this respiratory abnormality
What is aspiration of a foreign object?
This chronic lung disease is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, often triggered by allergens.
What is asthma?
The presence of thick, greenish mucus and chronic coughing in a child may suggest this genetic disorder affecting the lungs.
What is cystic fibrosis?
This device is often used to deliver medication directly to the lungs for patients with asthma.
What is a metered-dose inhaler (MDI)?
This is approximately the diameter of a child's trachea
What is the child's little finger?
The presence of air in the pleural cavity, which can collapse the lung, is called what?
What is pneumothorax?
A child with sudden respiratory distress, tachycardia, and altered mental status may be experiencing this serious condition caused by aspiration.
What is aspiration pneumonia?
Young children are particularly vulnerable to this condition, which can lead to hospitalization due to respiratory distress, often caused by RSV.
What is bronchiolitis?
This type of medication is used to relax bronchial smooth muscle and open airways in patients with asthma.
What are bronchodilators?
this causes a child's airway to be compressed easier as it is more flexible in childhood than in adulthood
What is cartilage?
A sudden onset of difficulty breathing in a child, accompanied by a high-pitched inspiratory sound, may indicate what?
What is stridor?
This common childhood respiratory illness can lead to serious complications like pneumonia if left untreated.
What is influenza?
A child with respiratory distress, diminished breath sounds, and a history of recent respiratory infection may be experiencing this complication characterized by fluid accumulation in the pleural space.
What is pleural effusion?
The gold standard for diagnosing cystic fibrosis in children is the measurement of this substance in sweat.
What is chloride?
Negative pressure caused by the movement of the diaphragm causes the chest wall to be drawn inward resulting in these
What is retractions?
In children, the presence of nasal flaring can indicate this type of respiratory distress.
What is hypoxia?
This respiratory condition in children is characterized by high fever, severe sore throat, and difficulty breathing, often due to epiglottitis
What is acute epiglottitis?
A child presenting with rapid breathing, a "grunting" sound on expiration, and lethargy may be suffering from this life-threatening condition.
What is respiratory failure?
When caring for a child with cystic fibrosis, what specific nursing intervention should be implemented to facilitate effective pulmonary hygiene, and why is this intervention critical for the patient's respiratory health?
What is Chest Physiotherapy?