Question

Respiratory dysfunction in children tends to be more severe than in adults, and several differences in the infant’s or child’s system account for this increase in severity. Name and describe 5 differences in the anatomy and physiology of a pediatric patient in contrast to an adult

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Name and describe 3 current goals of the medical management of asthma in the pediatric patient

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Identify and describe 5 interventions to avoid Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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Identify 4 interventions that assist the cystic fibrosis patient in liquefying secretions

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Besides infection, name a serious complication of a post-tonsillectomy patient. Describe 4 signs associated with this complication

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Answer 1

main difference between the adult and child RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

1. The adult ribs are not that horizontal when compared to children and this make the expansion of Lungs difficult in children
2. The specific intercostal muscles that run over the ribs are not fully mature in childrr and this will result in difficulty in lifting the ribs
3. The specific diameter of the airway is small when compared to adults that make it highly susceptible to respiratory distress.
4. Young children when compared to adults are typically nasal breathers
5. When compared to adults the respiratory rate is higher in children and so risk for induction of respiratory agents is higher .
6. Children have larger tongue in mouth in comparison with adults and space in the mouth .