Premature babies often come into this world with respiratory distress syndrome also known as RDS, this is because the protein that is known as surfactant is necessary to keep the air sacs in the lung working and premature babies lack this, so you can well imagine that this is a huge problem. Doctors give the babies surfactant to make up for what they lack naturally and to fix the breathing problem. Babies with RDS need a respirator in order for them to breathe. Sometimes they have problems breathing for up to 20 seconds at a time, breathing is often stimulated by touching the bottom of the feet or gently patting it.
To confirm the problem, doctors must first give x-rays and blood tests before proceeding. These babies are also put on a respirator to ensure continued breathing, there are some premature babies who sometimes stop breathing for at least 20 seconds, this condition is called apnea and breathing is often started again by gently patting the bottom of the child's feet.
These hemorrhages are often very mild and don't cause much damage, however there are times when it becomes quite severe and ventricles in the brain expand causing pressure on the brain leading to brain damage that may cause learning disabilities and cerebral palsy. A tube is often placed in the brain that will drain the fluid, however sometimes the use of medication causes the fluid to recede.
Premature babies may also have a heart condition known as patent ductus arteriosis (PDA). Before babies are born there is an artery called the ductus arteriosus whose job it is to let the blood bypass the babies developing lung in the uterus because in the womb the baby gets oxygen through the placenta, instead of the lungs. Babies with this condition are usually given medications that seal the ductus, sometimes surgery is used to close the ductus, in case the medications do not work.
Jaundice also shows up in infants who are born prematurely, this is because the liver cannot remove the waste products from the baby's body.Treatment of Jaundice involves the use of phototherapy these lights help to eliminate, dangerous substances that the kidney cannot remove, such as bilirubin.
As you have read, premature babies can face a myriad of problems, fortunately medical technology has evolved and many of these problems can be resolved and the baby has a good chance of surviving.
To confirm the problem, doctors must first give x-rays and blood tests before proceeding. These babies are also put on a respirator to ensure continued breathing, there are some premature babies who sometimes stop breathing for at least 20 seconds, this condition is called apnea and breathing is often started again by gently patting the bottom of the child's feet.
These hemorrhages are often very mild and don't cause much damage, however there are times when it becomes quite severe and ventricles in the brain expand causing pressure on the brain leading to brain damage that may cause learning disabilities and cerebral palsy. A tube is often placed in the brain that will drain the fluid, however sometimes the use of medication causes the fluid to recede.
Premature babies may also have a heart condition known as patent ductus arteriosis (PDA). Before babies are born there is an artery called the ductus arteriosus whose job it is to let the blood bypass the babies developing lung in the uterus because in the womb the baby gets oxygen through the placenta, instead of the lungs. Babies with this condition are usually given medications that seal the ductus, sometimes surgery is used to close the ductus, in case the medications do not work.
Jaundice also shows up in infants who are born prematurely, this is because the liver cannot remove the waste products from the baby's body.Treatment of Jaundice involves the use of phototherapy these lights help to eliminate, dangerous substances that the kidney cannot remove, such as bilirubin.
As you have read, premature babies can face a myriad of problems, fortunately medical technology has evolved and many of these problems can be resolved and the baby has a good chance of surviving.
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