Overview
Explore the intricacies of Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS) in this informative 21-minute video. Learn about the underlying cause of NRDS, which is low surfactant levels in the lungs of newborns. Discover the diagnostic importance of the lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio and the potential findings of hyaline membranes in lung biopsies. Understand the common recommendation of glucocorticoid treatment for premature infants at risk of developing NRDS. Gain valuable insights into this critical neonatal condition to enhance your understanding of newborn respiratory care.
Syllabus
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS)
Taught by
Medicosis Perfectionalis