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Increases Risk Leads Complications Nrds Hypoxemia Persistence Patent

Front Complications of NRDS.
Back 1. Hypoxemia increases the risk for persistence of patent ductus arteriosus and necrotizing enterocolitis.
2. Supplemental O2 increases the risk for free radical injury. Retinal injury leads to blindness, and lung damage leads to bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

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