Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome Flashcards
1
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Describe the etiology of NRDS
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2
Q
Describe the clinical presentation of NRDS
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3
Q
Describe the diagnostic testing for NRDS
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4
Q
Describe the treatment for NRDS
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5
Q
Describe the resulting pathophysiology from surfactant deficiency
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- high surface tension
- alveolar collapse at end expiration
- low lung volumes
- decreased compliance
- ventilation perfusion mismatch
- hypoxemia & hypercarbia
