Factors associated with respiratory distress syndrome in the new-born at the José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital: A case-control study Original Research

Abstract

Introduction: Respiratory Difficulty Syndrome (RDS) is the most frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in newborns. Its pathology and associated factors must be known for timely and effective management. The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with RDS in newborns at the “José Carrasco Arteaga” Hospital in 2018.

Methods: A case-control study with a ratio of 1: 2 matched with respect to sex and month of birth was conducted. Weight, maternal age, Apgar, prenatal controls, gestational age, type of delivery, maternal pathology, presence of meconial fluid, and antenatal use of corticosteroids were compared. The association was evaluated by OR (95% CI) and significance was tested with the chi-square test; Statistical significance was set at P<0.05.

Results: A case-control study with a ratio of 1: 2 matched with respect to sex and month of birth was conducted. Weight, maternal age, Apgar, prenatal controls, gestational age, type of delivery, maternal pathology, presence of meconial fluid, and antenatal use of corticosteroids were compared. The association was evaluated by OR (95% CI) and significance was tested with the chi-square test; Statistical significance was set at P<0.05

Conclusions: The major factors associated with RDS were low weight and macrosomia, together with the presence of meconium fluid.