5 Questions
What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
Pulmonary surfactant deficiency
At what gestational age is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) typically seen?
Less than 37 weeks
What is a complication of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
Tension pneumothorax
How is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) diagnosed?
Clinically and with chest x-ray
What is a consequence of surfactant deficiency in respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
Alveoli close or fail to open
Study Notes
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
- Caused by pulmonary surfactant deficiency
- Typically occurs in neonates born at < 37 weeks gestation
- Deficiency worsens with increasing prematurity
Effects of Surfactant Deficiency
- Alveoli close or fail to open
- Lungs become diffusely atelectatic
- Triggers inflammation and pulmonary edema
Complications of RDS
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Increased risk of:
- Intraventricular hemorrhage
- Tension pneumothorax
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Sepsis
- Death
Diagnosis
- Clinically diagnosed
- Confirmed with chest x-ray
- Exclude pneumonia and sepsis by appropriate cultures
Test your knowledge of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), a condition that affects neonates born prematurely, causing pulmonary surfactant deficiency, alveoli closure, and respiratory insufficiency. Learn about the risks and complications associated with RDS, including intraventricular hemorrhage and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
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