Diseases
respiratory distress syndrome
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Overview
Newborn respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) happens when a baby's lungs are not fully developed and cannot provide enough oxygen, causing breathing difficulties. It usually affects premature babies. It's also known as infant respiratory distress syndrome, hyaline membrane disease or surfactant deficiency lung disease.
Symptoms
- severe shortness of breath
- labored and unusually rapid breathing
- low blood pressure
- confusion and extreme tiredness
Causes
- sepsis. the most common cause of ards is sepsis, a serious and widespread infection of the bloodstream.
- inhalation of harmful substances.
- severe pneumonia.
Risk factors
- most people who develop ards are already hospitalized for another condition....
- ... and many are critically ill. you're especially at risk if you have a ....
- ... widespread infection in your bloodstream (sepsis).
Diagnosis
- chest x-ray.
- lab tests
- computerized tomography (ct).
- electrocardiogram.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is respiratory distress syndrome?
Newborn respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) happens when a baby's lungs are not fully developed and cannot provide enough oxygen, causing breathing difficulties. It usually affects premature babies. It's also known as infant respiratory distress syndrome, hyaline membrane disease or surfactant deficiency lung disease.
What are the symptoms of respiratory distress syndrome?
severe shortness of breath, labored and unusually rapid breathing, low blood pressure, confusion and extreme tiredness
What causes respiratory distress syndrome?
sepsis. the most common cause of ards is sepsis, a serious and widespread infection of the bloodstream.; inhalation of harmful substances.; severe pneumonia.
Which medicines are used for respiratory distress syndrome?
beractant, caffeine
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