12 Questions
What is the main characteristic of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?
Tachypnea, mild retractions, hypoxia, and occasional grunting
What are the common risk factors for transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?
Rapid labor and use of analgesic drugs during delivery
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
How is cyanosis in transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) typically managed?
Treatment with supplemental oxygen in the range of 30% to 40%
What is the most common cause of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?
Prematurity
Which cells in the lung produce surfactant, whose deficiency can lead to transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?
Type II cells
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
Which of the following conditions can lead to inadequate surfactant levels and subsequently cause transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?
Hypovolemia
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.
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.
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.
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)
Test your knowledge on transient tachypnea, a condition characterized by rapid breathing in newborns which can last up to 48-72 hours. Explore its impact on term and post-term babies, and why it is more common in C-section born babies. Understand the role of lung fluid in the normal development of the lung.
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