Causes of neonatal distress can be broadly split into intrathoracic, extrathoracic and systemic:
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Intrathoracic
Medical
unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia/agenesis
Surgical
Extrathoracic
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central nervous system
trauma
increased pressure including hydrocephalus
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extrathoracic airway obstruction
neuromuscular
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skeletal abnormalities
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abdominal
perforation
obstruction
mass or visceromegaly
Systemic
electrolyte imbalance
severe acidosis
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