1: Neonatology- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Transient Tachypnoea of the Newborn Flashcards
What is respiratory distress syndrome also called
Surfactant deficiency lung-disease
What causes respiratory distress syndrome
Insufficient surfactant production
What does insufficient surfactant lead to
Atelectasis. Baby has to work harder with each breath to force alveoli open causing respiratory failure
What % of neonates born 26-28W will have respiratory distress syndrome
50
What % of neonates born 30-31W will have respiratory distress syndrome
25
What causes respiratory distress syndrome
Surfactant deficiency
What is the single-biggest risk factor for respiratory distress syndrome
Pre-maturity
Give 5 risk factors for respiratory distress syndrome
- Prematurity
- Second-born of premature twins
- Maternal diabetes
- Male
- Elective C-section
Why does C-Section causes respiratory distress syndrome
Vaginal delivery uterine contractions stimulates corticosteroid production that aids lung development
Why does maternal diabetes cause surfactant deficiency
insulin inhibits surfactant development
What is main feature of respiratory distress syndrome
Increased work of breathing after delivery
How does neonatal respiratory distress syndrome present clinically
- Breathlessness
- Nasal flaring
- Grunting
- Intercostal recessions
- Cyanosis
- Jugular retractions
Why does grunting occur
Infant partially closes epiglottis to try and increase intra-pulmonary pressure
Why does cyanosis occur
Peripheral hypoxic vasoconstriction
How will respiratory distress syndrome present on auscultation
Decreased breath sounds due to atelectasis
What produces surfactant in the lungs
Type II pneumocystes
When is surfactant initially produced
20W
When is surfactant distributed around the lungs
28-32W
When does surfactant reach sufficient concentration and what does this mean
36W - premature infants at increased risk of respiratory distress syndrome
What investigations are ordered in respiratory distress syndrome
ABG
CXR