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Prematurity Problems: Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Description
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS; formerly
known as hyaline membrane disease ) is the most common lung disease of , which generally occurs in infants whose lungs are not fully developed. Thus, the more premature the infant, the greater likelihood of RDS.
The syndrome is more likely to develop in infants of .
Infants with RDS have difficulty in breathing or starting to breath, depending
on how premature they are. Treatment will depend on the severity and prematurity
of the infant with RDS, but generally involves one of numerous techniques
to aid breathing/provide oxygen
For further, more detailed information on this topic,
please refer to the reference source for this page.
The information in this page is presented in summarised form and has been taken
from the following source(s):
1.
University of Wisconsin and The Center For Perinatal Care at Meriter Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin:
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Introduction
