respiratory distress syndrome

• Respiratory distress syndrome, also known as surfactant deficiency disorder or hyaline membrane disease
• is a common breathing disorder affecting newborns, particularly those born prematurely. It occurs when the baby's lungs haven't fully developed and lack sufficient surfactant.

  Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• it is a crucial substance in the lungs that acts like a soapy film made in the lungs at about 26 weeks of pregnancy

  Surfactant
• It coats the tiny air sacs (alveoli) and helps them stay inflated, preventing them from collapsing when you exhale

  Surfactant
• Pathophysiology of Respiratory Distress

  Prematurity, Alveolar Collapse, Ventilation Perfusion Mismatch, Inflammatory response, pulmonary edema, and increased work of breathing
• Complications of RDS may include intraventricular hemorrhage due to strain on the circulatory system and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, characterized by chronic breathing difficulties even after the resolution of initial RDS symptoms.
• Risks for RDS

  • Siblings that had rds
  • Twins or multiple births
  • C-section
  • Mother who has diabetes
  • Infection b
  • hypothermia
• Signs and Symptoms

  • Rapid shallow breathing
  • grunting
  • Nasal flaring
  • cyanosis
  • chest retractions
• Medical Interventions

  • Supportive Care
  • Respiratory Interventions
  • Medications
• Supportive Care:

  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Temperature Regulation
  • Nutritional Support
• Respiratory Interventions:

  • Continous Positive Airway Pressure
  • High-Frequency Ventilation
  • Surfactant Replacement Therapy
• Medications:

  • Corticosteroids
  • Pain Management
• Nursing Interventions:

  • Positioning and Comfort
  • Nutritional Support
  • Infection prevention