Impact of cesarean section on transient tachypnea of the newborn: a longitudinal study

Authors

  • Keziah Joseph Department of Paediatrics, Mamatha Academy of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Bhargavi B. Department of Paediatrics, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • C. S. Jain Department of Paediatrics, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda, India
  • Dasaradha Rami Reddy Department of Paediatrics, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20210505

Keywords:

Transient tachypnoea of the newborn, Cesarean section, Respiratory distress, Newborn, Mode of delivery

Abstract

Background: Transient tachypnea of the new born is a benign condition. The aim of the study is to find any correlation between the mode of delivery and occurrence of transient tachypnea of newborn.

Methods: Study is proposed to assess the risk factor like caesarean section and its relationship with occurrence of TTN in term neonates and the clinical course of TTN cases admitted in Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Department of Pediatrics, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda, Telangana.

Results: During the study period, total number of deliveries in our hospital was 4576. Of 356 term neonates with respiratory distress admitted in NICU, the most common cause was found to be early onset sepsis i.e 168 of 356 cases accounting for 47.19%, followed by transient tachypnea of newborn i.e., 68 of 356 cases accounting for 19.10%.

Conclusions: The mode of delivery i.e caesarean section has a significant impact on transient tachypnea of newborn (TTN) with a relative risk of 3.78 compared to normal vaginal delivery. The majority of cases had mild respiratory distress and were relieved of symptoms within 3 days of hospital stay.

Author Biography

Keziah Joseph, Department of Paediatrics, Mamatha Academy of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics.

Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.

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2021-02-23

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