Meconium Aspiratory Syndrome

  • Respiratory Issues in Newborn

    I. Respiratory Distress Syndrome RDS Babies that are prematurely born and whose lungs are not completely matured may have respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The likelihood that a newborn will develop RDS and require more oxygen and assistance breathing increases with the time of birth. The babies’ lungs are deficient in surfactant, which results in RDS….