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Peds Study Guide test two 1.What are retractions: Sucking in of the skin in between or around the bones or ribs of the chest wall while inhaling. Can occur in several areas of the chest and an ind ... ication of increased muscular use to breath. 2.What would indicate Resp Distress in infants Include: -nasal flaring -intercostal or subcostal retractions -grunting -gasping -seesaw respirations -respiratory rate less than 30 greater then 60 -tachypnea -apnea -changes in infant color (central cyanosis: late sign) 3.Why do infants and young children quickly have Respiratory distress in acute and chronic alterations in Respiratory system Anatomic differences influence the response to respiratory tract infections. The diameter or airways is smaller in young children and subject to considerable narrowing from edematous secretions. The distance between structures within respiratory tract is also shorter in young children and organisms may move more rapidly down respiratory tract causing more extensive involvement. [Show More]
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