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