Effort the efficacy and effect

Question 1

What comments can you make on the effort of the child breathing

Answer 1

• RR, depth and patterns of breaths
• Recession
• Accessory muscle use
• Flaring of nostrils
• Inspiratory and expiratory noises
• Grunting
• Posture/position (tripod)

Question 2

Efficacy of breathing

Answer 2

• Equal air entry
• Percussion note
• Central Trachea
• Gasping
• SpO2 in air
• Chest movement

Question 3

Effect on the body

Answer 3

• Heart rate increase if tachypneoic
• Capillary refill
• Conscious level