Causes and treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.

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  • Stevie Boyd
چکیده

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is a condition of advancing respiratory distress, commencing at or shortly after birth. The disease follows an acute course, with deterioration within 48 hours followed by stabilisation and improvement. Treatment is to support respiratory function and maintain good oxygenation.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Nursing times

دوره 100 30  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2004