childhood disease Flashcards
how old is a neonate
under 1 month
typical resp rate for neonates?
40- 60 breaths/min
how are childrens respiratory systems different
fewer alveoli
compliant chest
narrow airways
floppy epiglottis
neonates breathe through their ___
nose
what babies are likely to have respiratory distress syndrome and what causes it
premature babies
absence/lack of surfactant
when is surfactant made
around 30 weeks
why is NCPAP better than intubation
less likely to damage lung, cause collapse or pneumothorax
what is the main risk for chronic lung disease
early birth
in what children does transient tachypnoea of the newborn
happens to term babies often delivered by C section
what is TOF ad how is it fixed
transoesophageal fistula, fixed by surgery
what occurs in a diaphragmatic hernia
gut contents in chest
where is choanal atresia concerning?
infants and neonates as they breathe through their nose
what factor makes PFT hard to do in children
their age
immunodeficient children with CF are more likely to get ___ or ___
pseudomonas or aspergillus
if you cant do a PFT on a child who may need treatment would you give it?
yes
