A baby's heart rate does not increase after intubation and the breath sounds are louder on the right side than the left side of the chest. Which of the following is a common cause of asymmetric breath sounds in an intubated baby?
(A) Endotracheal tube inserted too deep.
(B) Monitor blood glucose levels because of the risk of hypoglycemia after birth.
(C) Stop chest compressions; continue positive-pressure ventilation.
(D) His blood glucose level should be checked soon after resuscitation and then at regular intervals until stable and normal.

A baby's heart rate does not increase after intubation and the breath sounds are louder on the right side than the left side of the chest. An Endotracheal tube inserted too deep is a common cause of asymmetric breath sounds in an intubated baby.

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abiolataiwo2015 abiolataiwo2015 · Answer 2 · 2021-08-12T21:42:31+02:00

The correct option is A: Endotracheal tube inserted too deep

Endotracheal tube is a type of tube that is inserted directly through the mouth to create a breathing passage in order to enable inhalation and exhalation to take place.

Therefore the cause of asymmetric breath sounds was solely because the Endotracheal tube was push too deep causing the sound on the right lung to be more louder than that of the left lung.

Inconclusion the correct option is A: Endotracheal tube inserted too deep

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