In this chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol, Dr. Lisine Tuyisenge describes the signs of respiratory distress in the newborn, how to identify common causes of respiratory distress, and how to resond and treat common respiratory conditions appropriately.

Initial publication: February 4, 2020.

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