Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) is a serious and life-threatening condition in which a newborn’s circulatory system fails to adapt to breathing outside the womb. This prevents normal blood flow to the lungs, leading to low oxygen levels…
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) occurs when a newborn inhales meconium-stained amniotic fluid, potentially leading to serious lung complications. One of the key steps in preventing severe MAS-related complications is immediate suctioning at birth. 🩺 What Is Immediate Suctioning? Immediate suctioning…
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) is a serious breathing condition that occurs when a newborn inhales meconium-stained amniotic fluid during or before birth. Meconium, the baby’s first stool, is normally passed after birth. However, in cases of fetal distress, a baby…
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS) was once a major cause of newborn mortality, especially in preterm babies. However, surfactant therapy has transformed neonatal care, significantly improving survival rates and reducing complications associated with premature lung development. 🩺 What Is Surfactant…
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS) is one of the most common and serious breathing disorders in newborns, especially in premature babies. It occurs when a newborn’s lungs are not fully developed and lack a critical substance called surfactant, which helps…
