Question
A ten-month-old baby slipped and accidentally fell into the bathtub, causing water to enter the nose. After picking up the baby, they began to cough and expel water from the nose. How can you determine if water has entered the baby’s airway?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, newborns may have a small amount of amniotic fluid enter their lungs during the birthing process, and doctors typically perform suctioning or patting on the back for treatment. For your baby, it is necessary to observe them in an incubator. I suggest you remain calm, as this situation is relatively common in clinical practice. Subsequent handling should be determined based on the baby’s performance.