Precautions for children with pneumonia

The health of many children is threatened because of the impact of neonatal pneumonia. This disease needs timely treatment, and attention should be paid to strengthening the care of the sick children. So what are the methods to care for children with neonatal pneumonia? Let's read on to find out.

1. Keep the airway open and improve ventilation and gas exchange functions

(1) Suction sputum to promptly and effectively clear respiratory secretions. For those with thick secretions, nebulizer inhalation should be used to moisten the airway and promote the discharge of secretions.

(2) Turning over can prevent the accumulation of secretions in the lungs and improve the expansion of the lungs in the compressed areas.

2. Use oxygen rationally to keep indoor air fresh, with appropriate temperature and humidity

Choose an oxygen use method appropriate to the condition and maintain Pa028.010.7kPa (60-80mmHg) until the cyanosis disappears.

3. Maintain normal body temperature

It is best to place the child in a neutral temperature environment to reduce oxygen consumption. If the body temperature is too high, the child should be cooled down, and if the body temperature is too low, the child should be kept warm.

4. Proper feeding

Ensure the normal needs of heat energy and water. Children with pneumonia eat less and are prone to choking on milk. Those with mild symptoms can be fed in small amounts and multiple times. They should not be too full to prevent suffocation. Those with severe symptoms can be given nasogastric and intravenous nutrition and fluid supplements.

The above are the key points of care for neonatal pneumonia. Friends should pay attention to the disease of neonatal pneumonia. Once the child is found to have symptoms of the disease, treatment is urgent and attention should be paid to care. I believe that the above care measures can bring you some help. Pay attention to the baby's hygiene at ordinary times.