Of the following, the MOST detrimental effect of gastric distention in infants and children is:
A: less effective chest compressions.
B: decreased ventilatory volume.
C: tracheal rupture.
D: acute rupture of the diaphragm.
Answer: B: decreased ventilatory volume.
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