PPHN in Newborn Treatment : Diagnostics Approaches

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PPHN IN NEWBORNS
Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches
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What is PPHN ?

• Newborns are susceptible to a hazardous medical
  disorder known as PPHN, or persistent pulmonary
  hypertension of the newborn.
• The pulmonary arteries, which carry blood from
  the heart to the lungs, exhibit elevated blood
  pressure
• PPHN babies have blood vessels that do not
  properly dilate (widen) after birth. Get
  consultation with the best pulmonary hypertension
  doctor in Coimbatore

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Rapid or Labored Breathing
Newborns with PPHN often have rapid, shallow, or
labored breathing.
Difficulty Feeding Newborns may have trouble
feeding because breathing make it challenging
Common Signs of PPHN
Hypotension PPHN can lead to low blood pressure,
that require monitoring and treatment.
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DIAGNOSIS OF THE PPHN CONDITION
Pulse Oximetry
Chest X-rays
Eco- Cardiogram
Blood cell Count
Ultrasound
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TREATMENT FOR PPHN
A newborn's circulation does not adjust to
breathing outside the womb, leading to a
dangerous and sometimes fatal disease. It causes
the baby's lungs to become too pressurized.
Consult with the top specialist for pphn
treatment in Coimbatore. The following methods
are commonly used in PPHN treatment
CPAP
NASAL CANNULA
VENTILATOR
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