Presentation
33-week gestation neonate. Respiratory distress. Intubated.
Patient Data
Age: 1 day
Gender: Male
From the case:
Respiratory distress syndrome
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- lung volumes are mildly decreased
- hazy lungs with symmetrical diffuse ground-glass opacities and air bronchogram
- orogastric tube, with the tip in the stomach
- endotracheal (ET) tube in a normal position
Case Discussion
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a consequence of surfactant deficiency in premature infants. Neonatal pneumonia is the main differential diagnosis.