Respiratory Distress in Newborns

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Introduction

 

Respiratory distress is mainfest by tachypnea: RR>60/min, tachycardia: >160/min

grunting, intercostal indrawing, nasal flaring

duskiness and central cyanosis

decreased air entry, crackles

 

Respiratory distress in the newborn can be caused by the following factors:

 

pulmonary

• respiratory distress syndrome
• transient tachypnea
• meconium aspiration syndrome
• pleural effusions
• pneumothorax
• congenital lung lamformations

cardiac

• congenital heart disease
• persistent pulmonary hypertension

infectious

• pneumonia
• sepsis

hematologic

• blood loss
• polycythemia

other

 

The Case of...

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Differential Diagnosis

 

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History and Physical Exam

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Investigations

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Management

 

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Pathophysiology

 

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Resources and References

 

 

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