Respiratory causes of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) include:
1. congenital heart disease.
2. hypoxia.
3. meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS).
4. respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
a. 2
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 3
d. 2, 3, 4
B
Respiratory factors associated with PPHN include MAS and RDS. Congenital heart disease is a cardiovascular factor associated with PPHN. Hypoxia is a fetal factor associated with PPHN. See Box 31-2 for the complete list.
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