What happens as an infant with a CDH creates an increased negative inspiratory pressure in order to breathe?
a. Meconium is drawn deeper into the airways.
b. Lung compliance is improved.
c. More of the gastrointestinal structures are sucked into the thorax.
d. Lungs fill and expand to full capacity.
C
As the infant with a CDH and respiratory distress generates a more negative inspiratory pressure to breathe, more of the gastrointestinal structures are sucked into the thorax. This worsens the existing problem.
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