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Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

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What is the main characteristic of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

Tachypnea, mild retractions, hypoxia, and occasional grunting (correct)

Reticulogranular pattern on chest radiographs

Presence of cyanosis and need for high levels of supplemental oxygen

Severe respiratory distress and prolonged grunting

What are the common risk factors for transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

Rapid labor and use of analgesic drugs during delivery (correct)

Pleural effusion and severe respiratory distress

Low birth weight and maternal diabetes

Presence of group B strep colonization in the mother

How do chest radiographs of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) differ from those of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?

Prominent central vascular markings and fluid in lung fissures (correct)

Similar appearance to RDS on chest x-ray

Presence of patchy infiltrate and pleural effusion

Reticulogranular pattern and air bronchograms

How is cyanosis in transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) typically managed?

Treatment with supplemental oxygen in the range of 30% to 40% Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

Prematurity Signup and view all the answers

Which cells in the lung produce surfactant, whose deficiency can lead to transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

Type II cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of surfactant in the lungs, the deficiency of which can result in transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

To prevent alveolar collapse during exhalation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions can lead to inadequate surfactant levels and subsequently cause transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

Hypovolemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why babies born through Cesarean section (C/S) have a higher risk of developing transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

They do not go through the regular stressful birthing process of passing through the birth canal. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the amount of fluid production and lymphatic flow to the lungs around the time of labor?

Fluid production decreases and lymphatic flow increases. Signup and view all the answers

Which finding on a chest X-ray is a typical indication of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

Presence of a white line called lung fissure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most probable diagnosis for a neonate born at term, who develops tachypnea that seems to improve over the next few hours?

Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) Signup and view all the answers

Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

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Questions and Answers

What is the main characteristic of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

What are the common risk factors for transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

How do chest radiographs of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) differ from those of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?

How is cyanosis in transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) typically managed?

What is the most common cause of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

Which cells in the lung produce surfactant, whose deficiency can lead to transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

What is the main function of surfactant in the lungs, the deficiency of which can result in transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

Which of the following conditions can lead to inadequate surfactant levels and subsequently cause transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

What is the main reason why babies born through Cesarean section (C/S) have a higher risk of developing transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

What happens to the amount of fluid production and lymphatic flow to the lungs around the time of labor?

Which finding on a chest X-ray is a typical indication of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?

What is the most probable diagnosis for a neonate born at term, who develops tachypnea that seems to improve over the next few hours?

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