Paediatric illnesses - kids respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
Kids have less developed accessory muscles
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This means kids cannot breathe as hard due to their accessory muscles not being developed.
2
Q
Kids use their diaphragm more to increase the flow of air through the lungs.
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3
Q
Muscles in kids abdomen can assist the diaphragm
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4
Q
Kids can not move their heart or lungs which means they have higher respiratory rates.
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5
Q
Kids’ ribs do not expand well due to them being horizontal.
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6
Q
Higher resps mean more muscle activity each breath.
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7
Q
children in respiratory distress need to breath harder due to them requiring more muscle use
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8
Q
kids will compensate well until they don’t
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9
Q
Kids decline fast
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