FATİH KILIÇBAY, GAFFARİ TUNÇ, GÜLŞAH ÜNSAL
Türk Fen ve Sağlık Dergisi - 2022;3(2):114-122
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine risk factors to predict the duration of tachypnea in the management of infants hospitalized with transient tachypnea of newborns (TTN). Material and Methods: This prospective study included newborns diagnosed with TTN separated into two groups of those with tachypnea lasting <72 hrs (Group 1) or ≥72 hrs (Group 2). The two groups were compared in respect of clinical and laboratory findings. Results: The newborns in Group 2 were observed to have a lower birth weight and lower gestational age, and higher rate of SGA. These infants were determined to have a higher rate of antenatal steroid administration, longer duration of ventilation, and longer hospital stay. The cord blood gas oxygen levels were significantly lower in Group 2, TSH levels and the hemogram parameters of WBC, and PCT levels were significantly higher in Group 1. Conclusions: Assessment of cord blood gas oxygen levels may be useful in predicting the clinical course of TTN.
