You notice paradoxical breathing. Which of the following conclusions is most consistent with this observation?
a. Airway resistance (Raw) is decreased.
b. Lung compliance (CL) is increased.
c. Work of breathing is increased.
d. Chest-wall compliance is decreased.
ANS: C
Paradoxical breathing in infants differs from the adult form. Instead of drawing the abdomen in during inspiration, the infant with paradoxical breathing tends to draw in the chest wall. This in-ward movement of the chest wall may range in severity, as with retractions, and paradoxical breathing indicates an increase in ventilatory work.
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