Risk Factors
Most common gestational age for RDS
What is less than 34 weeks
Early sign seen in both RDS and TTN
What is tachypnea
Early blood gas finding in RDS
What is respiratory acidosis
Classic RDS X-ray appearance
What is ground glass opacity
Initial respiratory support of TTN
What is CPAP or nasal cannula
Typical duration of TTN
What is 24-72 hours
Delivery method that increases TTN risk
What is cesarean section
Distinguishing breathing patten in TTN
What is "wet" or "rough" breathing sounds
Typical oxygen requirement in TTN
What is mild (less than 40%)
TTN X-ray characteristic
What is fluid in fissures
What are antenatal steroids
RDS course without treatment
What is progressive worsening
Maternal condition increasing RDS risk
What is diabetes
Progressive sign specific to RDS
What is increasing work of breathing
Blood gas pattern showing RDS severity
What is increasing CO2 retention
RDS X-ray progression pattern
What is worsening over 24-48 hours
TTN supportive care measure
What is NPO status with IV fluids
TTN feeding progression
What is resume feeds as breathing improves
Common TTN risk factor related to labor
What is rapid/precipitous delivery
Timing of worst symptoms in TTN
What is the first few hours of life
TTN blood gas characteristics
What is mild respiratory alkalosis
TTN X-ray resolution timeline
What is improvement within 24 hours
RDS specific intervention
What is early CPAP with surfactant readiness
Long-term outcome difference
what is increased CLD risk (RDS) vs complete resolution (TTN)
Factor that reduces both RDS and TTN risk
What is labor before delivery
Key physical finding differentiating RDS from TTN
What is progressive grunting and retractions
Lab value trend indicating worsening RDS
What is decreasing pH rising C02
Distinguishing X-ray feature between RDS and TTN
What is air bronchograms (RDS) vs perihilar streaking (TTN)
Management difference between RDS and TTN
What is surfactant administration (RDS) vs supportive care (TTN)
Follow-up needs comparison
What is close monitoring (RDS) vs routine care (TTN)