Factores asociados al síndrome de distrés respiratorio en neonatos hospitalizados en el área UCIN en un hospital de especialidades de la ciudad de Guayaquil. Período septiembre a noviembre del 2019.

Abstract

Introduction: Respiratory distress is a condition that begins shortly after birth or in the first hours of life, being one of the main reasons for admission to the intensive care area. There are several influencing factors such as gestational age, weight, sex, APGAR assessment, type of delivery and pathologies present in the newborn. Likewise, there are risk factors present in the mother such as pathological history, age, prenatal controls and habits. Objective: To determine the factors associated with Respiratory Distress Syndrome in neonates hospitalized in the NICU area at a Specialty Hospital, in the city of Guayaquil. Period September to November 2019. Methodology: The study was qualitative-quantitative, cross-sectional and retrospective, the indirect observation guide was used as an instrument for data collection. A sample of 150 newborns was used between the periods from September to November of the year 2019. Results: Both maternal and neonatal factors have a high index of relationship with the appearance of diseases at birth, the comorbidities presented in the newborn help to increase the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome. Conclusion: The associated factors in both neonates and pregnant women have a high percentage of influence for the appearance of respiratory distress syndrome.