Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD)

Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD) - Symptoms

HMD causes respiratory distress in the baby after birth. It may be mild, needing a little bit of oxygen for a day or two, or severe, leading to respiratory failure and more intensive treatment. A chest x-ray shows typical features of haziness in the lung fields.

Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD) - Preparing for surgery

Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD) - Post-surgery care

Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD) - Other Information

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia,

Intraventricular Haemorrhage,

Pneumothorax,

Surfactant replacement

Article contributed by Neonatal ＆ Developmental Medicine, Singapore General Hospital

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