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Chapter-52 Respiratory Failure in Newborn

BOOK TITLE: Principles of Pediatric & Neonatal Emergencies

Author
1. Singh Jaideep
2. Sinha Sunil
ISBN
9788184489507
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11182_52
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
10
Author Affiliations
1. James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK, e-mail: jaideep.singh@stees.nhs.uk
2. James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK, e-mail: Sunil.Sinha@stees.nhs.uk, James Cook University Hospital, Durham University, Middlesbrough, UK
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Abstract

Respiratory failure is an acute emergency requiring prompt and effective treatment. It is characterized by the development of hypoxia or hypercarbia or both. Newborns are particularly vulnerable to develop respiratory failure. It is particularly important to have a good understanding of the underlying pathophysiology as this influences treatment. Moreover the underlying process contributing to respiratory failure is a dynamic one and is influenced by many factors such as differing stages of lung development, changing status of the lung disease, secondary complications, unique interactions of neonatal heart and lungs, and the maturity of the central respiratory drive.

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