Pediatric Differences PDF
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Webster, J., Sanders, C., Scott Ricci, S., Kyle, T. & Carmen, S.
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This document discusses pediatric differences in respiratory function, including the lack of bony structures in the rib cage, the reliance on the diaphragm for breathing, and the smaller airways in children compared to adults. It also highlights the increased susceptibility to airway obstruction and respiratory distress in children.
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PEDIATRIC DIFFERENCES • • • • Lack of bony structures to ribs/chest makes child more prone to retractions when in respiratory distress. Abdominal breathers, rely heavily on the diaphragm for breathing. Infants and toddlers appear barrel chested Obligatory nose breathers up to 3 months Sometimes muc...
PEDIATRIC DIFFERENCES • • • • Lack of bony structures to ribs/chest makes child more prone to retractions when in respiratory distress. Abdominal breathers, rely heavily on the diaphragm for breathing. Infants and toddlers appear barrel chested Obligatory nose breathers up to 3 months Sometimes mucus blocks up their nose and have to use bulb to remove the mucus so they can breathe DIFFERENCES (CONT) • • • • Narrow airways Smaller airways, short distance to lower tract Trachea short, angle ® bronchus more acute, smallest at the cricoid in children younger than 8. Smaller lung capacity, Fewer alveoli and underdeveloped interscostal muscles give children less exchange/reserve Large tongue, Large tonsils PEDIATRIC DIFFERENCES When kids are sick, they breathe faster Webster, J., Sanders, C., Scott Ricci, S., Kyle, T. & Carmen, S. (2019). Canadian Maternity and Pediatric Nursing (2nd Ed). Philadelphia: LWW.
