GSR AIIMS on Instagram: "📝 Short Clinical Note – Chest Retractions in Newborn👇👇 🔹 Definition: Chest retractions are visible inward movement of the chest wall during inspiration, indicating increased work of breathing. 🔹 Types: Subcostal – below the rib cage Intercostal – between ribs Substernal – below sternum Suprasternal – above sternum Credit @talim_nursing_stm 🔹 Causes: Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) Pneumonia Bronchiolitis Meconium Aspiration Airway obstruction 🔹 Clinical Signif