Transient tachypnea of the newborn
Egyptian Journal of Neonatology [The]. 2005; 6 (1): 1-5
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-70499
ABSTRACT
Transient tachypnea of the newborn [TTN] is a disease common in infants throughout the workd and has been encountered by all physicians who care for newborn infants. Infants with TNN present within the first few hours of birth with tachypnea, increased oxygen requirement, and occasional hypoxia noted on arterial blood gases without concomiant carbon dioxide retention. When managing an infant with TTN, it is important to observe for signs of clinincal deterioration that may suggest other diagnoses and to observe closely for the development of fatigue
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Asthma
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Blood Gas Analysis
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Infant, Newborn
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Smoking
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Cesarean Section
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Clinical Protocols
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Risk Factors
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Treatment Outcome
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Obstetric Labor Complications
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Egypt. J. Neonatol.
Year:
2005
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