Factors Predisposing to Perinatal Hypoxia in Infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Perinatal Hypoxia Respiratory Distress Syndrome Newborns Risk Factors Maternal Health Prematurity Prenatal Care Perinatal Morbidity

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March 30, 2024

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This review focuses on identifying and understanding the various risk factors that contribute to perinatal hypoxia among newborns diagnosed with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). Perinatal hypoxia, a condition characterized by insufficient oxygen supply to the fetus or newborn, poses significant risks of morbidity and mortality, particularly in infants afflicted with RDS. The complexity of this condition necessitates a multifaceted approach to identify maternal, fetal, and delivery-related factors that increase the likelihood of hypoxia. This encompasses prenatal aspects such as maternal health and lifestyle, fetal vulnerabilities including prematurity and genetic predispositions, and perinatal challenges like the method of delivery and immediate postnatal care. Understanding these risk factors is crucial for developing targeted interventions aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of perinatal hypoxia in this vulnerable population.

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