Presentation
31/40. Clinically RDS.
Patient Data
Age: 4 hours
Gender: Female
From the case:
Severe respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
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Widespread opacification throughout both lungs with a granular appearance.
The air bronchograms of the main bronchi are evident.
NG tube tip in distal esophagus.
Case Discussion
The typical appearances of severe respiratory distress syndrome, a condition of the premature, as in this case, due to birth prior to natural surfactant production.
Exogenous surfactant administration and respiratory support are the mainstays of treatment.
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