Neonatal lung diseases

Question 1

Respiratory distress syndrome

Answer 1

• condition that affects babies when lungs are not fully developed
• babies born <28 weeks unable to synthesise surfactant

Question 2

Respiratory distress syndrome symptoms

Answer 2

1. Increased respiratory rate
2. Hypoxia
3. Respiratory failing

Question 3

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Answer 3

• Chronic lung disease in infants
• Damage to lungs caused by mechanical ventilation and long use of oxygen
• assoc with v premature babies and underweight

Question 4

Chronic lung diseases of prematurity

Answer 4

lung injury to new borns who must use mechanical ventilation and extra O2 for breathing
• lungs are fragile and easily damaged
• lungs become inflamed and scarred with injury

Question 5

Causes of chronic lung diseases of prematurity

Answer 5

• Prematurity
• Low amounts of surfactant
• Oxygen use
• Mechanical ventilation