a.
To compare: The causes of infant and adult respiratory distress syndrome.
Concept introduction: The respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in the newborn causes neonatal morbidity and mortality. Premature infants are more prone to RDS. The adult or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is also known as the wet lung, shock lung, postperfusion lung, and stiff lung that are related to a particular cause. It is also considered to be a restrictive lung disorder.
b.
To describe: The signs of infant respiratory distress syndrome.
Concept introduction: The respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in the newborn causes neonatal morbidity and mortality. Premature infants are more prone to RDS. The adult or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is also known as the wet lung, shock lung, postperfusion lung, and stiff lung that are related to a particular cause. It is also considered to be a restrictive lung disorder.
c.
To describe: The criteria for a diagnosis of respiratory failure.
Concept introduction: Acute respiratory failure is the outcome of various pulmonary disorders. The pulmonary disorders lead to hypoxemia and hypercapnia that further cause acute respiratory failure.
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