A baby is born prematurely at 29 weeks gestation by caesarean delivery done for fetal distress. Neonate develops tachypnea, nasal flaring, subcostal and intercostal retractions immediately after bih. Chest radiography shows bilateral, diffuse, ground glass appearance, air bronchograms and poor lung expansion. What is the best treatment plan in the present case?
Best treatment plan- Surfactant administration and respiratory suppo ( moderate to severe RDS according to Silverman score) Treatment of RDS Mild RDS :- CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) Moderate to severe RDS- Intratracheal surfactant + Respiratory suppo + O2
Oxygen therapy
Surfactant administration and respiratory suppo
Emergency surgical repair of tracheoesophageal fistula
Only observation at this point
Respiratory Disorders in neonates