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1: Neonatology- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Transient Tachypnoea of the Newborn Flashcards

1
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What is respiratory distress syndrome also called

A

Surfactant deficiency lung-disease

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2
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What causes respiratory distress syndrome

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Insufficient surfactant production

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3
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What does insufficient surfactant lead to

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Atelectasis. Baby has to work harder with each breath to force alveoli open causing respiratory failure

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4
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What % of neonates born 26-28W will have respiratory distress syndrome

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50

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5
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What % of neonates born 30-31W will have respiratory distress syndrome

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25

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6
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What causes respiratory distress syndrome

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Surfactant deficiency

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7
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What is the single-biggest risk factor for respiratory distress syndrome

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Pre-maturity

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8
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Give 5 risk factors for respiratory distress syndrome

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  • Prematurity
  • Second-born of premature twins
  • Maternal diabetes
  • Male
  • Elective C-section
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9
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Why does C-Section causes respiratory distress syndrome

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Vaginal delivery uterine contractions stimulates corticosteroid production that aids lung development

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10
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Why does maternal diabetes cause surfactant deficiency

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insulin inhibits surfactant development

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11
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What is main feature of respiratory distress syndrome

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Increased work of breathing after delivery

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12
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How does neonatal respiratory distress syndrome present clinically

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  • Breathlessness
  • Nasal flaring
  • Grunting
  • Intercostal recessions
  • Cyanosis
  • Jugular retractions
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13
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Why does grunting occur

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Infant partially closes epiglottis to try and increase intra-pulmonary pressure

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14
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Why does cyanosis occur

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Peripheral hypoxic vasoconstriction

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15
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How will respiratory distress syndrome present on auscultation

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Decreased breath sounds due to atelectasis

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16
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What produces surfactant in the lungs

A

Type II pneumocystes

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17
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When is surfactant initially produced

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20W

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18
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When is surfactant distributed around the lungs

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28-32W

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19
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When does surfactant reach sufficient concentration and what does this mean

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36W - premature infants at increased risk of respiratory distress syndrome

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20
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What investigations are ordered in respiratory distress syndrome

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ABG

CXR

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21
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How may an ABG present in respiratory distress syndrome

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  • Hypoxia
  • Hypercapnia
  • High lactate
22
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How may CXR present in respiratory distress syndrome

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Diffuse fine reticulogranular densities = ground-glass appearance. Air bronchograms

23
Q

What is given to prevent respiratory distress syndrome

A

Glucocorticoids (23-35W)

24
Q

Explain doses of glucocorticoids to prevent respiratory distress syndrome

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In women expected to deliver 23-35W 2 doses of glucocorticoids are given 24h before delivery

25
Q

What is done regarding cord clamping to manage respiratory distress syndrome

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In pre-mature infants delay cord clamping by 3-minutes

26
Q

Explain oxygen delivery to neonates with respiratory distress syndrome

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  • 21% oxygen is delivered by an air blender
27
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What SpO2 are aimed for in neonates during first 5-10 minutes of life

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SpO2 of 85% is normal in first 5-10 minutes of babies life. If these sats persist beyond then, increase by 10% each-time.

28
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What should oxygen be increased by

29
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If neonate is spontaneously breathing, what ventilation should they be offered

30
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What SpO2 are aimed for in respiratory distress syndrome

31
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If a neonate less than 26-weeks gestation has respiratory distress syndrome how are they managed

A

Intubate and given endotracheal surfactant

32
Q

Summarise management of respiratory distress syndrome

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  • Delayed cord clamping
  • Oxygen via air-blender or CPAP
  • Endotracheal glucocorticoids if under 26W
33
Q

What fluids may be given in respiratory distress syndrome

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IV 10% Dextrose

34
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What is inositol and it’s use in respiratory distress syndrome

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Stimulates surfactant production. Given as supplement to formula in pre-mature infants

35
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What are 3 risks of respiratory distress syndrome

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  1. Patent DA: as the duct closes when certain sPO2 is reached which is not in RDS
  2. Cardiac arrest
  3. Hypoxia
36
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What is a risk of ventilation in neonates

A

Pneumothorax

37
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What can prolonged neonatal ventilation result in

A

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia

38
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What % of neonates under 1Kg with RDS experience bronchopulmonary dysplasia

39
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When does bronchopulmonary dysplasia occur

A

If infants are mechanically ventilated for more than 28-days

40
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How does bronchopulmonary dysplasia present on CXR

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Granular densities and lung hyper-inflation

41
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What are 3 early symptoms of bronchopulmonary dysplasia

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  • Desaturating during feeds
  • RSV bronchiolitis
  • Feeding difficulties
  • Reflux
42
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What are 4 late-features of bronchopulmonary dysplasia

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  • Low IQ
  • CP
  • Asthma
  • Exercise limitation
43
Q

How is bronchopulmonary dysplasia prevented

A

Glucocorticoids

44
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What is the most common cause of respiratory distress in neonates

A

Transient tachpneoa newborn

45
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What causes transient tachypnoea of the newborn

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Delayed reabsorption fluid into lungs

46
Q

What is a major risk factor for TTN and why

47
Q

What are symptoms of TTN

A

Tachypnoea
Nasal flaring
Grunting
IC Recessions

48
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What will be heard on auscultation in TTN

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Diffuse crackles

49
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What will be seen on CXR in TTN

A

Hyperinflation

Fluid in horizontal fissure

50
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How is TTN managed

51
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What time frame does TTN resolve

A

Resolves in 1-2 days

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