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Pediatric Respiratory Distress Syndrome – Part I

presented by Geeta Chhibber , MD, Crozer-Chester Medical Center
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Release date: September 1, 2005
Expiration date: December 31, 2008

Target Audience:

Neonatology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Perinatology, Medical Students, Residents, Interns

Course Description:

This lecture is a discussion on respiratory distress syndrome with an in-depth focus on antenatal corticosteroids and its use for prenatal prevention. This lecture was previously recorded as part of a live CME approved conference and is now made available through this online program. A voice recording, PowerPoint slides, and web technology are utilized. Click on the link above to begin this educational program

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify how antenatal corticosteroids are used
    in the prevention of RDS.

Estimated time to complete the educational activity -- 1.0 hr(s)