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Hyaline membranes A fibrous layer that settles in the alveoli in RDS, and prevents oxygen from escaping from inhaled air to the bloodstream. Mentioned in: Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patient discussion about Hyaline membranes. Q. HYALINE MEMBRANE DISEASE in pre-mature infants;what are the causes of it in pregnant women? A. the cause of Hyaline Membrane disease is pre-mature birth. while the fetus develop, about in the 29th week a substance called surfactant is created in the lungs. this substance's function is to change the surface tension of the fluid in the lungs- therefore decreasing it's force. the surface tension tends to shrink the lungs and can cause the lungs to collapse. so a premature baby wouldn't be able to breath properly. Read more or ask a question about Hyaline membranesHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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