1. Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN) Presented by Fred Hill, MA, RRT

2. Introduction Most common in near-term and term infantsMost common in near-term and term infants Sometimes called RDS type IISometimes called RDS type II Retention of fetal lung fluid past birth plays a role in the syndromeRetention of fetal lung fluid past birth plays a role in the syndrome Associated with C-section deliveries and precipitous deliveriesAssociated with C-section deliveries and precipitous deliveries

3. Diagnosis Considered a diagnosis of exclusionConsidered a diagnosis of exclusion Usual signs of respiratory distressUsual signs of respiratory distress Chest X-ray often similar to RDS except streaky infilitrates & hyperinflationChest X-ray often similar to RDS except streaky infilitrates & hyperinflation Relatively benign condition, usually clears within 24- 48 hours with only minimal interventionsRelatively benign condition, usually clears within 24- 48 hours with only minimal interventions

4. Chest X-Ray

5. Treatment Prophylactic antibioticsProphylactic antibiotics Warmed, humidified oxygen via oxyhoodWarmed, humidified oxygen via oxyhood Need for positive pressure ventilation is rareNeed for positive pressure ventilation is rare