RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, NEONATAL

Course overview

Inadequate lung function at birth resulting from structurally underdeveloped lungs that compromise the alveolar/capillary gas exchange process can rapidly progress to respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Formerly called hyaline membrane disease, this condition is the most common cause of respiratory distress in neonates. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, including use with special populations and the different types of measures used to assess pain level. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.