Cardiopulmonary considerations in infant and child Flashcards
Normal physiologic values of newborn:
RR=40-60
HR=120-200
BP=60-9-/30-60
Stress response in newborns
breathe faster because they cannot realistically breathe deeper
-horizontal rib cage, narrow intercostal space, no anterior chest wall, movement against gravity
Normal physiologic response of 2 yr old
RR=20-30
HR=100-180
BP=75-130/45-90 mmHg
Development of pulmonary system: 6-12 mos
MSK?
- antigravity movement of all trunk planes of motion is possible
- infant able to use accessory mm for breathing
- rib cage moves downward and intercostal spaces widen
Development of pulmonary system: 6-12 dos
Respiratory?
- diaphragms mechanical advantage has improved w/ increased mm length, allowing 3-d movement
- respiratory reserves have inc.
- ling size inc. 4x since birth
- RR continually dec.
functional implications of new respiratory capacity by 12 mos
- infant can breathe and move
- can support the 02 demands of large mm involved in gross motor skills
- rotation throughout the spine possible
Size and shape of infant chest?
- occupies 1/3 of trunk cavity
- triangular frontal plane, circular A-P plane
Toddler and child examination of cardiopulmonary system
- CNS coordinates dual role of postural control and breathing for all mm of trunk
- when stressed, the respiratory mm will dec. postural support in order to focus immediate needs of respiration
- BREATHING ALWAYS WINS!
- as a PT and an expert in movement dysfunction, should always consider impact of camrdiopulm system.
Multisystem Management:
Neuromuscular test and measures
- functional assessment
- phonation
- myafascial screening,
- connective tissue assessment
- joint play assessment
- neuromuscular coordination
Multisystem Management:
Internal organs - test and measures
- episods of reflux
- color of unrine
- # of wet diapers a day
Multisystem Management:
MSK - test and measures
- posture
- biomechanics
- functional strenght
Examination of cardiopulmonary system:
- Hx
- allegies
- airway
- vitals
- surgeries/hospitalizations
- what positions make it better?
Examination of functional impact of cardio pulmonary problems?
- # of acute problems
- (pneumonia, atelectasis, asthma
# of missed days from school
-# of trips to ER
Functional impact of cardiopulmonary problems:
- behavior changes - keep track of changes
- inc/dec. in:
- fussiness
- eye contact
- talking
- interest in eating
signs of airway obstruction?
child will demonstrate inspiratory restrictions such as stridor or inability to take a breath while crying