Question

You have come upon an incident. After ensuring that the scene is safe, you approach a child who is awake and alert and determine that the child is experiencing respiratory distress. Without further inspection, you immediately know that the: Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Child's heart is still beating

Step-by-step explanation:

Respiratory distress occurs when fluid builds up in your lungs in the tiny, elastic air sacs. The fluid prevents your lungs from filling in ample air, ensuring less oxygen enters your bloodstream. This deprives the organs of the oxygen which they need to function.

They have severe shortness of breath and often are unable to breathe on their own without support from a ventilator. Treatment includes oxygen, fluid management and medication.