What are Common Neonatal Disorders Affecting Gas Exchange?
1. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Common in preterm infants due to insufficient surfactant production, leading to collapsed alveoli and impaired gas exchange. 2. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): Often a result of prolonged mechanical ventilation, causing lung inflammation and scarring. 3. Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN): Usually seen in full-term or late preterm infants, characterized by rapid breathing due to retained lung fluid. 4. Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN): High blood pressure in the lungs' arteries, making it difficult for the baby to breathe properly.
