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• Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
  ...istress Syndrome''' (IRDS) or '''Hyaline Membrane Disease''' (HMD), is a [[syndrome]] that affects [[newborn]] infants, particularly those born prematurely. Respiratory: /rɪˈspɪrətəri/
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• High-frequency ventilation
  ...l ventilation]] that utilizes a rapid rate of ventilation to assist in the respiratory process. ...te of ventilation, while "ventilation" refers to the process of moving air in and out of the lungs.
  2 KB (252 words) - 19:56, 7 February 2024
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  ...tion is characterized by rapid, shallow breathing and a lack of surfactant in the lungs. Respiratory Distress Syndrome: /rɪˈspɪrətɔːri dɪˈstrɛs sɪndroʊm/
  1 KB (195 words) - 23:29, 14 February 2024
• Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  '''Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome''' ...often life-threatening condition characterized by widespread inflammation in the [[lungs]].
  2 KB (264 words) - 22:27, 7 February 2024
• Liquid ventilator
  ...nciation: /ˈlɪk.wɪd ˈvɛn.tɪ.leɪ.tər/) is a specialized medical device used in [[Perfluorocarbon|perfluorocarbon]] (PFC) breathing or [[Liquid Breathing|l ...is achieved by creating a pressure gradient that allows the liquid to flow in and out of the lungs.
  2 KB (216 words) - 11:53, 10 February 2024
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  '''Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome''' ...It is a form of [[Respiratory failure|respiratory failure]] that can occur in critically ill or injured patients.
  2 KB (248 words) - 23:20, 14 February 2024
• Bubble CPAP
  ...non-invasive ventilation strategy for newborns with [[respiratory distress syndrome]] (RDS). It provides continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to the infa ...(CPAP) for the patient. The "bubble" refers to the bubbling effect created in the water seal, which generates the pressure.
  2 KB (232 words) - 06:23, 8 February 2024
• Acute respiratory failure
  '''Acute Respiratory Failure''' ...''' (pronounced: a-kyoot res-pi-ra-tor-ee fail-yure) is a severe condition in which the [[lungs]] fail to adequately oxygenate the blood or remove carbon
  2 KB (239 words) - 02:21, 12 February 2024
• SARS-related coronavirus
  ...SARS]]). The etymology of the term comes from the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) that the virus can cause, and "coronavirus" which is a type of virus ...des the viruses responsible for diseases such as [[Middle East Respiratory Syndrome]] (MERS) and [[COVID-19]].
  2 KB (220 words) - 19:52, 7 February 2024
• Poractant alfa
  ...factant]] used in the treatment of [[respiratory distress syndrome]] (RDS) in premature infants. ...t alfa is used to treat or prevent [[respiratory distress syndrome]] (RDS) in premature infants. It is administered directly into the infant's lungs thro
  1 KB (211 words) - 04:16, 9 February 2024
• Inverse ratio ventilation
  ...phase. It is often used in the management of [[Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome|ARDS]] and other severe lung conditions. ...s more time in the inspiratory phase. This can help to improve oxygenation in patients with severe lung disease.
  2 KB (221 words) - 02:17, 12 February 2024
• Artificial lung
  ...tical care settings for patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other forms of lu * [[Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome|Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)]]
  2 KB (231 words) - 04:08, 9 February 2024
• Beractant
  ...ynthetic form of [[Surfactant|surfactant]], a substance naturally produced in the lungs to help with breathing. ...high risk for RDS. The drug is usually given by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. The dosage is based on the infant's weight, medical con
  2 KB (222 words) - 16:50, 5 February 2024
• Hyperinflation therapy
  ...ung function and oxygenation in patients with [[acute respiratory distress syndrome]] (ARDS), [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]] (COPD), and other condi ...ek words "hyper" meaning over or above, "inflatio" which is Latin for blow in, and "therapy" which comes from the Greek "therapeia" meaning healing.
  2 KB (215 words) - 06:42, 11 February 2024
• Hyaline membrane disease
  ...spiratory Distress Syndrome]]''' (RDS) or '''[[Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome]]''' (IRDS), is a [[neonatal]] condition that affects premature infants. Pr ...by the formation of a hyaline-like membrane in the alveoli (tiny air sacs in the lungs), which hinders the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
  2 KB (249 words) - 02:26, 12 February 2024
• Calfactant
  ...factant]] used in the treatment of [[Respiratory Distress Syndrome]] (RDS) in newborns. It is derived from bovine lung extract and contains phospholipids ...source of the drug, while 'surfactant' refers to the substance's function in the body. Surfactants are compounds that lower the surface tension between
  2 KB (273 words) - 02:24, 6 February 2024
• Adducted thumb syndrome
  '''Adducted Thumb Syndrome''' '''Adducted thumb syndrome''' (pronunciation: ad·duc·ted thumb syn·drome) is a rare, genetic, neuro
  2 KB (231 words) - 20:13, 7 February 2024
• Infasurf
  ...factant]] used in the treatment of [[Respiratory Distress Syndrome]] (RDS) in premature infants. It is a natural bovine lung extract containing phospholi ...ination of the words "infant" and "surfactant," reflecting its primary use in neonatal medicine.
  1 KB (149 words) - 06:01, 5 February 2024
• Kartagener syndrome
  '''Kartagener Syndrome''' ...after the Swiss pediatrician, [[Manes Kartagener]], who first described it in 1933.
  2 KB (249 words) - 07:05, 13 February 2024
• Lucinactant
  ...monary surfactant used in the treatment of [[neonatal respiratory distress syndrome]] (RDS). It is a liquid medication that is instilled directly into the lung ...rence to the drug's ability to help newborns "swim" or breathe more easily in the "light" of life outside the womb.
  2 KB (254 words) - 17:33, 6 February 2024

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