Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
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Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
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Sepsis
Infective endocarditis: Clinical
Endocarditis: Pathology review
Endocarditis
Fever of unknown origin: Clinical
Salmonella typhi (typhoid fever)
Plasmodium species (Malaria)
Schistosomes
Zinc deficiency and protein-energy malnutrition: Pathology review
Hypophosphatemia
Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia: Clinical
Hypertriglyceridemia
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: Clinical
Preeclampsia & eclampsia
Gestational hypertension
Gestational diabetes
Contraception: Clinical
Preterm labor
Erectile dysfunction
PDE5 inhibitors
Fallopian tube and uterus histology
Endometriosis
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Treponema pallidum (Syphilis)
Congenital syphilis
Sexually transmitted infections: Clinical
HIV (AIDS)
Herpes simplex virus
Human papillomavirus
Endometrial hyperplasia
Endometrial cancer
Endometrial hyperplasia and cancer: Clinical
Ovarian cysts and tumors: Pathology review
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer: Clinical
Cervical cancer: Pathology review
Ectopic pregnancy
Endometritis
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Ovarian germ cell tumors
Ovarian cysts, cancer, and other adnexal masses: Clinical
Sexual dysfunctions: Clinical
Anatomy clinical correlates: Wrist and hand
Placenta previa
Placental abruption
Vaginal versus cesarean delivery: Clinical
Antepartum hemorrhage: Clinical
Postpartum hemorrhage
Postpartum hemorrhage: Clinical
Urinary incontinence
Stages of labor
Shock
Shock: Clinical
Shock: Pathology review
Opioid agonists, mixed agonist-antagonists and partial agonists
Opioid use disorder
Opioid antagonists
Syncope: Clinical
Hypertension: Clinical
Hypertension
Hypertension: Pathology review
Local anesthetics
Ventricular arrhythmias: Pathology review
Supraventricular arrhythmias: Pathology review
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Ventricular fibrillation
Class II antiarrhythmics: Beta blockers
Class III antiarrhythmics: Potassium channel blockers
Class IV antiarrhythmics: Calcium channel blockers and others
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Ventricular tachycardia
Premature ventricular contraction
Heart failure
Heart failure: Pathology review
Heart failure: Clinical
Nephrotic syndromes: Pathology review
Nephritic and nephrotic syndromes: Clinical
Nephritic syndromes: Pathology review
Frank-Starling relationship
Aortic dissection
Aortic dissections and aneurysms: Pathology review
Aortic aneurysms and dissections: Clinical
Pericarditis and pericardial effusion
Atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis: Pathology review
Angina pectoris
Leg ulcers: Clinical
Chronic venous insufficiency
Ischemic stroke
Stroke: Clinical
ECG cardiac hypertrophy and enlargement
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathies: Pathology review
Cardiomyopathies: Clinical
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Long QT syndrome and Torsade de pointes
Brugada syndrome
Action potentials in pacemaker cells
Asthma
Asthma: Clinical
Pneumonia
Pneumonia: Clinical
Pneumonia: Pathology review
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Pneumocystis jirovecii (Pneumocystis pneumonia)
Reading a chest X-ray
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Tuberculosis)
Tuberculosis: Pathology review
Upper respiratory tract infection
General anesthetics
Lung cancer
Lung cancer: Clinical
Lung cancer and mesothelioma: Pathology review
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Clinical
Sleep apnea
Apnea, hypoventilation and pulmonary hypertension: Pathology review
Sleep disorders: Clinical
Sleep
Narcolepsy (NORD)
Clinical Skills: BiPAP and CPAP
Restrictive lung diseases
Restrictive lung diseases: Pathology review
Diffuse parenchymal lung disease: Clinical
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Sarcoidosis
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Paracetamol toxicity
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis: Clinical
Metabolic and respiratory acidosis: Clinical
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS): Clinical
Respiratory acidosis
Pancoast tumor
Congenital cytomegalovirus (NORD)
Congenital TORCH infections: Pathology review
Alport syndrome
Pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions: Clinical
Turner syndrome
Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Developmental milestones: Clinical
Neonatal sepsis
Auditory transduction and pathways
Muscular dystrophy
Cerebral palsy
Respiratory syncytial virus
Respiratory distress syndrome: Pathology review
Newborn management: Clinical
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Appendicitis
Appendicitis: Clinical
Appendicitis: Pathology review
Meckel diverticulum
Neonatal jaundice: Clinical
Hirschsprung disease
Congenital gastrointestinal disorders: Pathology review
Pediatric allergies: Clinical
Pediatric constipation: Clinical
Pediatric vomiting: Clinical
Febrile seizure
Rotator cuff tear
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Achilles tendon rupture
Patellar tendon rupture
Anterior cruciate ligament injury
Spinal disc herniation
Sciatica
Degenerative disc disease
Compartment syndrome
Osteomyelitis
Bone tumors
Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia and rickets
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Psoriatic arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Septic arthritis
Bursitis
Polymyositis
Dermatomyositis
Myasthenia gravis
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
Sjogren syndrome
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Raynaud phenomenon
Platelet plug formation (primary hemostasis)
Coagulation (secondary hemostasis)
Role of Vitamin K in coagulation
Clot retraction and fibrinolysis
Anticoagulants: Heparin
Anticoagulants: Warfarin
Anticoagulants: Direct factor inhibitors
Sensitivity and specificity
Positive and negative predictive value
Sickle cell disease (NORD)
Sickle cell disease: Clinical
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis: Pathology review
Cystic fibrosis: Clinical
Phenylketonuria (NORD)
Non-corticosteroid immunosuppressants and immunotherapies
Glucocorticoids
Child abuse: Clinical
Abdominal hernias
Hernias: Clinical
Inguinal hernia
Femoral hernia
Volvulus
Varicocele
Nutcracker syndrome
Testicular tumors: Pathology review
Testicular torsion
Intestinal atresia
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus: Clinical
Diabetes mellitus: Pathology review
Gestational diabetes
Hypoglycemics: Insulin secretagogues
Insulins
Diabetic nephropathy
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetes insipidus
Insulin
Diabetes insipidus and SIADH: Pathology review
Pituitary gland histology
Anatomy of the thyroid and parathyroid glands
Thyroid and parathyroid gland histology
Pituitary tumors: Pathology review
Pituitary adenomas and pituitary hyperfunction: Clinical
Pituitary adenoma
Hyperprolactinemia
Prolactinoma
Cushing syndrome
Cushing syndrome: Clinical
Cushing syndrome and Cushing disease: Pathology review
Acromegaly
Gigantism
Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism: Clinical
Hypopituitarism: Pathology review
Hyperpituitarism
Pituitary apoplexy
Adrenal gland histology
Primary adrenal insufficiency
Adrenal insufficiency: Clinical
Adrenal insufficiency: Pathology review
Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer: Clinical
Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer: Pathology review
Thyroid cancer
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Thyroid storm
Thyroid hormones
Hypothyroidism and thyroiditis: Clinical
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism: Pathology review
Hyperthyroidism: Clinical
Hyperthyroidism medications
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism medications
Hypothyroidism: Pathology review
Toxic multinodular goiter
Graves disease
Cortisol
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Conn syndrome
Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome
Adrenal masses and tumors: Clinical
Adrenal masses: Pathology review
Skin cancer
Skin cancer: Pathology review
Skin cancer: Clinical
Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies)
Anti-mite and louse medications
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Eczematous rashes: Clinical
Atopic dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Keratitis
Miscellaneous antifungal medications
Azoles
Key Takeaways
Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS), also called neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, is a syndrome common in premature infants that is caused by developmental insufficiency of surfactant production and structural immaturity in the lungs. The result is inability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide effectively across the alveolar-capillary membrane.
Symptoms of RDS may include rapid breathing, grunting, flaring of the nostrils, and cyanosis (bluish skin and lips). The severity of the symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the RDS. Treatment for RDS may include supplemental oxygen, respiratory support, and medications to improve lung function.