Loss of pulmonary surfactant in premature infant ?: (A) Pulmonary edema, (B) Collapse of alveoli, (C) Elastic recoil of lungs, (D) All
Answer is D. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pulmonary edema; 'b' i.e., Collapse of alveoli & 'c' i.e., Elastic recoil of lungs Effects of surfactant deficiency o Decreased compliance Increased elastic recoil o Atelectasis o Interstitial edema o Hyaline membrane formation