2007-02-12 12:06:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I should have added a bit more detail to the question. It wasn't my baby that this was happening to, it was an essay question for my A/P II class. It turns out it's a congential defect called tracheoesphageal fistula. What happen is, the trachea and the esohagus are connected, allowing food to enter the babies respiratory passages and not the digestive passages.
Thank you to everybody for their answers.
2007-02-16 11:52:51 · update #1
The nose, throat or airways have not properly formed yet. Try to find a more suitable position for the baby's head in order to avoid this, and have a word with your GP.
2007-02-12 12:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of this was a one-time event, it could have been due to vocal cord/tracheal spasm from aspirating a small amount of milk. Observe, feed slowly and carefully.
If cyanosis occurs with each feeding, call your doctor NOW. It could be due to congenital heart disease, anomalies of the aortic arch, tracheo-esophageal fistula (a small channel between the windpipe and the esophagus), or partial paralysis of the vocal cord(s). These conditions can develop into sudden acute emergencies.
2007-02-13 06:33:28 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, DO NOT panic and do not rush to conclusions. Wait at least 5-10 minutes to see if it clears up by it's self. If not the look in the mouth of the baby. If you notice the View is Distorted then call your doctor.
2007-02-12 15:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by surferdudem7766 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Newborns are obligate nose breathers.
If the nasal passages are obstructed with mucous or are not formed properly this will happen. If clearing the nose with the bulb syringe does not clear-up the problem, then see you pediatrician.
2007-02-12 14:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by a simple man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
his/her airway has become constricted- I am with the other person - call 911
2007-02-12 12:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by trouble25652 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to call a doctor RIGHT NOW. GO NOW!
2007-02-12 12:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by clever nickname 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
congenital heart disease to be rule out!. get your doctor asap
2007-02-12 19:01:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHOKING, CALL 911!
2007-02-12 12:10:20 · answer #8 · answered by tashley235 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋