| Front | What are some important considerations regarding a neonate's pulmonary system? |
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| Back | In the group: 1) Their first breath is forceful, as they must inflate their lungs. 2) This group is particularly prone to nasal congestion, which causes upper respiratory infections. If you recieve a call for choking, make sure the nasal passages are clear and unobstructed by mucus. 3) Their rib cage is less rigid and the ribs sit horizontally. This explains their diaphragmatic breathing (AKA "belly breathing"). |
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