Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

Acquired Disorders

Disorders that typically occur at or soon after birth due to conditions experienced during pregnancy or labor, not passed genetically.

Congenital Disorders

Structural, functional, or metabolic abnormalities present at birth, passed genetically from parent to offspring.

Perinatal Asphyxia

A common condition in neonates characterized by impaired gas exchange resulting in low oxygen (hypoxemia) and high carbon dioxide levels (hypercarbia).

Hypoxemia

A condition characterized by low levels of oxygen in the blood.

Hypercarbia

An excessive amount of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.

Apgar Score

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess their physical condition and determine any immediate need for extra medical or emergency care.

Resuscitation

Emergency procedures to restore normal breathing and circulation in newborns experiencing asphyxia.

Neonatal Asphyxia

A condition wherein a newborn fails to establish adequate breathing at birth, potentially leading to brain injury and long-term disabilities.

Clinical Insult

A significant health event that adversely affects a patient's condition, in this case, referring to the most common occurrence of asphyxia during the perinatal period.

Cerebral Palsy

A group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone, often a long-term complication resulting from neonatal asphyxia.

Meconium Aspiration

A condition where a newborn inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into the lungs, potentially leading to respiratory distress.

Cardiopulmonary Arrest

A medical emergency in which the heart and breathing stop, requiring immediate resuscitation efforts.

Stimulation Techniques

Methods such as drying and rubbing the newborn to initiate spontaneous breathing after birth.