Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome mainly affects preterm infants and is caused by pulmonary surfactant deficiency. NRDS can cause acute respiratory failure and is associated with later neurodevelopmental problems. Prolonged mechanical…
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Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome mainly affects preterm infants and is caused by pulmonary surfactant deficiency. NRDS can cause acute respiratory failure and is associated with later neurodevelopmental problems. Prolonged mechanical ventilation in infants with NRDS is associated with higher rates of cerebral palsy and neurodevelopmental impairment. In India, NRDS is a major public health concern among preterm infants.