Hi Sue and others on the list - I haven't opened my text books to check this, but my understanding of the difference here is that "wet lung syndrome" is a physiological condition (which MAY also be infective), whereas CRP is a measure of an infectious condition... quite different causative scenario's but may present with similar clinical features, including respiratory distress. CRP may be elevated, however, without respiratory distress as a feature... other signs of sepsis may or may not be present indicating the babe is unwell. This is off "the top of my head" - please correct me if I'm wrong here, anybody. Cheers, Lois
----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Cookson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 11:57 AM Subject: C-reactive protein (CRP) Hi again, This time looking for info on c-reactive protein. Any research which helps understand what it is, it's place with babies with respiratory distress, the appropriateness of antibiotic therapy etc etc This follows a baby transferred from home after a great birth, failed to clear it's airways but no mec staining or anything else obvious, needed oxygen for 48 hours to full recovery.... any suggestions?? Only measurable pathology was CRP, 140 instead of 30 or so... Does this replace the old 'wet lung syndrome?' Many thanks, Sue -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
