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13 Cards in this Set
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What is another name for transient tachypnea of the newborn ? |
" Wet Lungs"
can also be called Transient RDS and Type II RDS |
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TTN is more common in what babies ?
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- Full term large babies
- C- section babies - IDM babies ( Infant of diabetic mother ) |
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What is the Etiology of TTN ?
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- Slow absorption of the remaining fluid in the fetal lungs
- Any situation that may cause increased fluid in the lungs at birth |
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What is the pathophysiology of TTN ? |
- Possibly a slight CNS depression at birth - Decrease absorption or expulsion of fliud -A delayed circulatory changeover at birth -Leadto pulmonary edema |
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What would a slight CNS depression at birth lead to ?
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- Weak cough
- Weak NIF |
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What would decreased absorption or expulsion of fluid lead to ?
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Pulmonary capillary congestion
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What are the symptoms of TTN ?
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- Usually have a good APGAR scores-Symptoms vary by case
-Exhibits all signs of respiratory distress -RR: 100-150 -Hypoxia -Grunting -Flaring -Retractions |
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What is the treatment for TTN ?
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- Oxygen
-CPAP -Tubefeeding -Antibiotics -SCN/NICU -IVfluids -Furosemide |
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Why would we use CPAP as TX for TTN ?
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For extra pressure to help in the removal of the fluid and treat hypoxia
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Why would we use tube feeding as TX for TTN ? |
To prevent aspiration if RR is too high |
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Why would we use antibiotics for TTN ?
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Prophylacticly hard to tell the difference from possible pneumonia
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True or False: IV fluid is use to prevent dehydration
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True
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What is the prognosis of TTN ?
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- Excellent (transient ) process
- On RA within 48 hours - Complete recovery in 24 - 72 hours - Once resolved there is no increase risk for additional problems |
