Question
A ten-month-old baby slipped and accidentally fell into the bathtub during a bath, causing water to enter the nose. After picking up the baby, there was coughing and water flowed out of the nose. How can you determine if water has entered the baby’s airway?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, it’s possible that a small amount of amniotic fluid may have entered the baby’s lungs during birth, and doctors typically perform procedures such as suctioning or patting the back. For the situation you mentioned, it is necessary to observe the baby in an incubator. I suggest you remain calm, as this is a relatively common occurrence in clinical practice. Subsequent treatment should be determined based on the baby’s condition.