Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Health Encyclopedia: Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds) In Infants
Hyaline membrane disease; Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS); Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome; RDS - infants
Symptoms
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Rapid breathing - Unusual breathing movement -- drawing back of the chest muscles with breathing (see
intercostal retractions ) -
Shortness of breath and grunting sounds while breathing -
Nasal flaring -
Breathing stops briefly -
Bluish color of the skin an...
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Health Guide
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants
... Alternative Names Hyaline membrane disease; Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS); Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome; RDS - infants Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Read more »Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants
Hyaline membrane disease; Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS); Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome; RDS - infants Prevention Since infant respiratory... Read more »Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants
Hyaline membrane disease; Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS); Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome; RDS - infants Treatment High-risk and premature... Read more »ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
...Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema; Increased-permeability pulmonary edema; Stiff lung; Shock lung; Adult respiratory distress syndrome; Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Acute lung injury ... Read more »Diabetes: Type 2: Emergency Complications
...to about 2% of all casesOther serious complications from DKA include aspiration pneumonia and adult respiratory distress syndromeLife-saving treatment uses rapid rehydration with a saline solution... Read more »Images
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