Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS), also known as Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS) or Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD), is a syndrome that affects newborn infants, particularly those born prematurely.
Pronunciation
Neonatal: /ˌniːəˈneɪtəl/ Respiratory: /rɪˈspɪrətəri/ Distress: /dɪˈstrɛs/ Syndrome: /ˈsɪndrəʊm/
Etymology
The term "neonatal" is derived from the Greek words "neos" meaning new, and "natal" meaning birth. "Respiratory" comes from the Latin "respirare" which means to breathe. "Distress" is derived from the Old French "destresse", meaning tight, narrow; anxiety, sorrow. "Syndrome" is from the Greek "syndrome", which means concurrence of symptoms, concourse, from syn- 'with' + -dromos 'running'.
Definition
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a condition that occurs when a newborn's lungs are not fully developed and they cannot provide enough oxygen to the body. This can cause a range of symptoms, including rapid breathing, flaring nostrils, and a blue color to the skin due to lack of oxygen.
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Treatment
Treatment for Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome typically involves supplemental oxygen and, in severe cases, mechanical ventilation. Medications such as surfactant, a substance that helps keep the small air sacs in the lungs from collapsing, may also be administered.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
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