03-12-2010, 10:38 AM
premature neonate develops respiratory distress syndrome several hrs after birth.infant is placed on respirator and given other appropriate care.when infant reaches correct gestational age of 36 wks,he cannot tolerate weaning from ventilator.cxr shows alternating areas of hyperaeration and pulmonary scarring.which of the following is most likely diagnosis?
a)apnea of prematurity
b)broncho pulmonary dysplasia
c)transient tachypnea of newborn
d)persistent pulmonary ht of newborn
e)cystic fibrosis
a)apnea of prematurity
b)broncho pulmonary dysplasia
c)transient tachypnea of newborn
d)persistent pulmonary ht of newborn
e)cystic fibrosis