Retractions — Your child’s chest will appear to sink in just below the neck or under her breastbone with each breath. This is another way of trying to bring more air into her lungs.

Retractions are when the areas below the ribs, between the ribs, and in the neck sink in each time someone inhales (breathes in). They're a sign that the person is working hard to breathe.

One of the most important physical findings to be able to recognize in a newborn is the presence of retractions. Sepsis, pulmonary pathology, cardiac disease, metabolic disorders, polycythemia, cold …

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Accessory muscle use/retractions. The chest appears to sink in just below the neck, under the breastbone, or between the ribs with each breath as a way of trying to bring more air into the lungs.

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Jan 25, 2025 · Trouble breathing is the most common type of pediatric emergency. Trouble breathing is the most common reason for getting admitted to the hospital. Many of these children need oxygen. …

Retractions refer to the inward movement of the chest wall or the soft tissues between the ribs during breathing. This phenomenon is often an indication of respiratory distress in neonates. It is a sign that …

Retractions are when the areas below the ribs, between the ribs, and in the neck sink in each time someone inhales (breathes in). They're a sign that the person is working hard to breathe.

Is your child breathing faster than usual? Retractions - Check to see if the chest pulls in with each breath, especially around the collarbone and the ribs. Noisy breathing - Listen for breathing that …