Nursing 99, January - "The Voice and Vision of Nursing"
(www.springnet.com)
"Managing Common Pediatric emergencies"
"A child's airway is much smaller than an adult's and more easily obstructed
by the tongue, a foreign body, or even small amounts of edema, blood, or
mucus.....
obligate nose breathing.  For the first 6 months of life, an infant breathes
only through the nose, so keeping the nose clear is critical during this
time."
Andrew MD
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