Presentation
31+0 week preterm baby admitted to NNU. Requiring CPAP and oxygen. CXR please ?resp distress ?aspiration ?infection
Patient Data
Age: Neonate
Gender: Male
From the case:
Respiratory distress syndrome
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Bilateral widespread granular opacification with partial obscuration of diaphragmatic and cardiac contours. Appearances are typical for surfactant deficiency and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
Case Discussion
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in the background of surfactant deficiency in premature infants.