P22.9Dagger codeAsterisk code

Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified

Respiratory distress of newborn

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GuidelinesCare of Sick and Small NeonatesDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral DESCRIPTION Neonates can become ill very rapidly and signs of disease are often not readily appreciated unless specifically looked for. Neonates should be referred urgently. Neonates < 2.5 kg are at higher risk of feeding and growth problems and need careful follow-up. Urgently manage and refer neonates with any of the following signs of
GuidelinesRespiratory Distress in the NewbornDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: P22.9 DESCRIPTION Newborn experiencing difficulty with breathing. Causes of respiratory distress include: Pulmonary causes Extrapulmonary causes - respiratory distress syndrome (surfactant deficiency), - meconium aspiration, - pneumonia, - pneumothorax, - transient tachypnoea of newborn