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What is the prognosis for respiratory distress syndrome?
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If an infant born with RDS is not promptly treated, lack of an adequate oxygen supply will damage the body's organs and eventually cause them to stop functioning altogether.
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Respiratory failure characterized by atelectasis?
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
What are the symptoms of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants?
The symptoms of respiratory distress syndrome are breathing that is rapid and the center of the chest and rib cage pull inward with each breath.
What is the hallmark sign of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?
Turner
What does the abbreviation ARDS stand for?
acute respiratory distress syndrome
What can develop in severe cases of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants?
Severe cases of respiratory distress syndrome may develop into bronchopulmonary dysplasia with the development of scar tissue in the lungs.
What is the prognosis for persons with Zellweger syndrome?
Persons with Zellweger syndrome rarely live more than one year after diagnosis, with death due mostly to severe feeding difficulties, liver complications, respiratory distress, and cardiac defects.
What are the uses of continuous positive airway pressure?
Common uses of continuous positive airway pressure include sleep apnea, respiratory distress syndrome in infants, and adult respiratory distress syndrome.
Is 'ard' a prefix If it is what's a word beginning with 'ard'?
I'm not sure but I don't think so... Sorry if I'm wrongARDS- acute respiratory distress syndrome; adult respiratory distress syndrome
What has the author F William Blaisdell written?
F. William Blaisdell has written: 'Respiratory distress syndrome of shock and trauma' -- subject(s): Adult Respiratory distress syndrome, Complications, Respiratory insufficiency, Shock, Wounds and injuries
A deficiency of lung surfactant may result in?
respiratory distress syndrome
What is another term for respiratory distress syndrome?
hyaline membrane disease
What is the prognosis for respiratory failure?
If the patient's lung injury does not soon begin to heal, the lack of sufficient oxygen can injure other organs, such as the kidneys. There always is a risk that bacterial pneumonia will develop at some point. Without prompt treatment.
