Transient tachypnoea of the newborn Flashcards
1
Q
What is the commonest cause of respiratory distress in the newborn period?
A
TTN
2
Q
What is the cause of TTN?
A
Delayed resorption of fluid in the lungs
3
Q
What condition is TTN more common in?
A
C-sections
(Possibly due to fluid in the lungs not being squezzed out during birth)
4
Q
What would an xray show in TTN?
A
Hyperinflated lungs and fluid in the horizontal fissure
5
Q
After how many days does TTN settle?
A
1-2 days
