PATTERN OF RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS IN NEONATES IN A LEVEL III NEONATAL CARE UNIT WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PNEUMONIA

Pattern of Respiratory Problems in Neonates in a Level III Neonatal Care Unit with Special Reference to Pneumonia

Introduction: Respiratory distress constitutes one of the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal period.It is more commonly encountered within the first 48-72 hours of life.Aim: To find out the incidence, causes and outcome of respiratory distress in inborn newborn babies and also to determine the common organisms of pneumonia.S

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