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A preterm baby who was delivered at 28 weeks developed respiratory distress syndrome.Which of the following is true about surface tension and compliance in this baby?
A preterm baby who was delivered at 28 weeks developed respiratory distress syndrome.Which of the following is true about surface tension and compliance in this baby?
Updated On: Jun 25, 2024
- Surface tension - decreased; Compliance - increased
- Surface tension - increased; Compliance - decreased
- Both surface tension and compliance decreased
- Both surface tension and compliance increased
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The correct option is (B): Surface tension - increased; Compliance - decreased
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