Neonatal Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
Define RDS and its other name
A
Respiratory disease caused insufficient surfactant
Hyaline membrane disease
2
Q
Cells that produce surfactant and their location
A
Type 2 pneumocytes
3
Q
Which term babies are at risk of RDS
A
Babies with a diabetic mother
4
Q
Pathophysiology of RDS
A
Immature pneumocytes> insufficient surfactant production> alveolar collapse and impaired gas exchange
5
Q
Benefits of steroids in preterm babies x3
A
Promotes fetal lung maturity and reduces RDS
Reduces lung damage from bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Reduces intraventricular hemorrhage
6
Q
Define bronchopulmonary dysplasia
A
Respiratory disease characterized by destruction of the alveolar due to
7
Q
Risk factors for bronchopulmonary dysplasia x3
A
RDS
Prematurity
Severe respiratory infection
