Etiology, Diagnosis and Management of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn in Resource-limited Settings – NA (2023) Prathik Bandiya

Description

This article reviews the estimated incidence, etiology, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic management strategies for Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs). It highlights common causes in these settings, such as meconium aspiration syndrome and pneumonia/sepsis, and outlines standard treatment approaches including supplemental oxygen, ventilator support, and sildenafil.