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NNJ. 2015; 4(1): 10-15


RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME

Prof. Mrs. Radhika.M.




Abstract

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), also referred to as hyaline membrane disease (HMD), is common in premature babies whose lungs lack the maturity to adapt to extra-uterine life. It is most common in babies born before 28 weeks of gestation and rarely seen in full term babies (at 40 weeks). RDS is mostly caused by a lack of surfactant, a lipoprotein. Surfactant must be present in the lungs to keep the alveoli from collapsing. Some babies die from RDS and others may develop long term complications.

Key words: Apnea, Respiratory distress,Surfactant deficiency.






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