Airway Obstruction Flashcards
1
Q
What are the special features of respiration in neonates?
A
Obligate nasal breathers
narrow subglottis 3.5mm
large tongue
2
Q
Airway flow resistance=
A
1/radius^4
3
Q
What is the medical term for snoring
A
Stertor
4
Q
What x ray appearances would a foreign body in the bronchus have?
A
Air bronchogram
Mediastinal shift
5
Q
What pharmacotherapy would you offer someone with an obstructed airway?
A
