NURS 317L Airway Development Quiz 2 Study Guide (NURS 317L Airway Development Quiz 2 Study Guide)
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NURS 317L Airway Development Quiz 2 Study Guide
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Airway Development 
•	Peds pt. has larger tongue which can cause obstruction w/in airway 
•	@ higher risk for infection, aspiration & obstruction from inflammation or from foreign body 
•	Trachea is a lot higher than normal adult places pt. @ risk for aspiration 
Defenses of Respiratory Tract 
•	Most of them in presence of infection can cause respiratory compromise 
•	If epiglottis (flap over trachea) swollen & inflamed will obstruct airway (trachea) 
•	Coughing is important...
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