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How is mild respiratory distress syndrome treated?
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Monitor vital signs, breath sounds, breathing pattern and level of consciousness. Evaluate pulse oximetry.
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Elevate head of the bed to 45 degrees.
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Suction secretions as needed.
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Turn patient every 2 hours.
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Provide adequate fluid intake.
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Provide a calm environment to promote rest. Limit activities.
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Administer expectorants, bronchodilators, and antibiotics as ordered.
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Encourage deep breathing exercises.
Administer oxygen at a low rate.Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoRespiratory distress syndrome is treated by supplying extra oxygen, in more serious cases the baby is hooked up to a ventilator. In some cases a surfactant drug can be given to coat the lung tissue.
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∙ 9y agoEmergency medical personnel should be called as soon as the infant is discovered not breathing. Infant CPR should be started right away. Seek medical care right away even if the baby starts breathing again.
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∙ 12y agoInfants with severe RDS may require treatment with a ventilator, a machine that takes over the work of the lungs and delivers air under pressure.
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∙ 12y agoIf only a mild degree of RDS is present at birth, placing the infant in an oxygen hood may be enough.
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∙ 15y agoan artificial surfactant
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