With reference to RDS, all of the following statements are true, EXCEPT -
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Is treated by administrating 100% oxygen Premature infants receiving high concentrations of oxygen may develop retrolental fibroplasias. So generally oxygen tension is kept approximately 90% and not 100%. Treatment of HMO o Neonate should be managed in NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). o Oxygen should be given ? Mild distress --> Without ventilator Moderate distress --> Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) Severe distress --> Intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV) o Intratracheal surfactant therapy is the specific therapy. Its indications are : - i) All neonates less than 28 weeks irrespective of presence or absence of HMD (RDS). ii) Neonates with > 28 weeks with severe respiratory distress. Prenatal : Administration of prenatal glucocoicoids to mother at least 24 hrs prior to delivery in all pregnancies of less than 34 weeks gestation, reduces the risk of HMD.
Usually occurs in infants born before 34 weeks of gestation
Is more common in babies born to diabetic mothers
Leads to cyanosis
Is treated by administering 100% oxygen