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Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome Flashcards

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What are the signs of Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?

A

Sternal retraction

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What is the treatment for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?

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Treat mother with corticosteroids if expecting RDS - Promotes lung development
Treatment with Exogenous surfactant in first 30 mins of birth

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What is the long term effect of RDS?

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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia

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What characterises bronchopulmonary dysplasia?

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Alterations to structure and function of the airways and pulmonary blood vessels

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