Presentation
Term baby. 4 hours of age. Increased O2 requirement and increased work of breathing.
Patient Data
Age: 0 days
Gender: Male
From the case:
Transient tachypnea of the newborn
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Widespread increased interstitial markings throughout both lungs with a perihilar predominance. NG tube tip over stomach.
Case Discussion
In a term baby, the most common causes of increased work of breathing that can be seen on a chest x-ray are:
- neonatal infection
- transient tachypnea of the newborn
- meconium aspiration (with an appropriate history)