A LUNG DISORDER RELATED TO DEFICIENCY OF SURFACTANT AFFECTING PRETERM BABIES
What is respiratory distress syndrome?
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surfactant deficiency
What causes respiratory distress syndrome?
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labored and unusually rapid breathing
what is one symptom of RDS?
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Adequate ventilation and oxygenation
What is an important nursing management of RDS?
100
sepsis, pneumonia and congestive heart failure
What are the complications of RDS?
200
hyaline membrane disease
What is another name for respuiratory distress syndrome?
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progressive atelectasis
What does lack of pulmonary surfactant lead to in the first stage?
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Sharp pulling in of the chest below and between ribs with each breath
list one sign of RDS?
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oxygen therapy and administration of surfactant at birth or shortly after birth
What is the usual treatment of respiratory distress syndrome?
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Chest x-ray, blood tests and echocardiography
What are the diagnostic tests for RDS?
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complex protein composed of 6 phospholipids and 4 apoproteins
What is surfactant?
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It is caused by insufficient surfactant production, abnormal composition and function or disruption of surfactant production.
What causes surfactant deficiency?
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Rapid shallow breathing, grunting sounds, and flaring of the nostrils
What are some of the observable signs and symptoms of RDS?
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monitor fluid balance, assess the client for signs and symptoms of fluid volume overload, including peripheral edema and jugular vein distention
What is one of the nursing management of respiratory distress syndrme
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attending ante-natal clinics regularly during pregnancy, following a healthy diet, avoiding substance abuse(eg. alcohol, smoke) and preventing infections
How can respiratory distress syndrome be prevented?