IF your little one is struggling to draw breath, it’s often a sign they need prompt medical attention....CONTINUE READING
But it can be hard to know when to act due to the face symptoms caused by breathing difficulties can be subtle…CONTINUE READING>>>
Ex-paramedic Nikki Jurcutz, who’s behind the baby and child first aid Instagram page Tiny Hearts Education, shared four key signs that indicate your little one is struggling to breathe.
What you need to look at for is something called retractions, she said in a recent post.
They’re a telltale sign that your baby is in respiratory distress and could be having difficulty drawing enough air into their lungs, making their body work harder.
If you’re seeing a sucking motion under your tot’s ribs or the base of their throat, it means their body is trying to help by using extra muscles to pull more air in, Nikki said.
Their breathing will also sound different too, as your baby might be making a grunting or wheezing sound.
There are four different kind of retractions to keep your eyes peeled for, and four different spots on your little one’s body to keep an eye on.
They include:
1. Tracheal retractions – a tugging at the base of their throat
2. Intercostal retractions – tugging between ribs
3. Substernal retractions – tugging just bellow the centre of your little one’s chest
4. Subcostal retractions – tugging at the bottom of the ribs…CONTINUE READING>>>
