Transient tachypnoea of the newborn Flashcards
1
Q
What are the risk factors for transient tachypnoea of the newborn
A
Risk factor: C-section (delayed clearance of fluid in fetal lungs)
Features: Tachypnoea Laboured breathing Grunting Cyanosis (if severe)
2
Q
Mx of Transient Tachypnoea of Newborn?
A
Oxygen
3
Q
What might you see on a CXR in a baby with transient tachypnoea in the newborn?
A
Hyperinflation of the lungs and fluid in the horizontal fissure.
