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Fetal Lung Maturity
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Summary
Fetal Lung Maturity
refers to the
Developmental Stage
at which a
Fetus's lungs
have developed enough to
Function effectively outside the womb
, reducing the risk of
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
. It is typically
Assessed by measuring the levels of surfactant
in the
Amniotic Fluid
, which is crucial for
Lowering surface tension
in the alveoli and
Preventing lung collapse
.
Concepts
Surfactant
Amniotic Fluid
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Lecithin-sphingomyelin Ratio
Phosphatidylglycerol
Lamellar Body Count
Preterm Birth
Neonatal Respiratory Support
Glucocorticoid Administration
Pulmonary Surfactant Therapy
Amniotic Fluid Analysis
Amniocentesis
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