6 Questions
What is the causative agent of retinopathy of prematurity?
High concentration of oxygen
Which infants are at the highest risk for developing retinopathy of prematurity?
Infants with low birth weight
What happens to immature retinal blood vessels when exposed to high oxygen concentrations?
They constrict
Why must blood oxygen levels be monitored in preterm infants who receive oxygen?
To prevent ROP by regulating blood Po2 levels
Which medical procedures may be effective in preserving sight in individuals with ROP?
Cryosurgery or laser therapy
When should the eyes of babies who have received oxygen be examined for ROP?
At 4 to 6 weeks of age
Learn about Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a disease that can cause blindness in children due to vasoconstriction of immature retinal blood vessels. Discover the history of ROP and its association with high oxygen concentrations.
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