5 Questions
Which of the following statements about the respiratory system in infants is true?
Small decreases in the calibre of the airway increases the work of breathing
What explains the rapid induction and emergence from inhalational anesthesia in small children?
High respiratory rate
What is the primary mode of ventilation in small children?
Diaphragmatic breathing
How does the cardiovascular system differ in newborns compared to adults?
Newborns have a lower CO
What is the consequence of the high metabolic rate in children?
Children desaturate quickly
Test your knowledge on the physiology of neonatal respiratory system in paediatric anaesthesia. Learn about the unique characteristics of airways in infants and the implications for anaesthesia.
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