A 2000g newborn was born in the hospital at 35 weeks of gestation to a primigravida with no prenatal care. The Apgar scores at 1 and 5 minutes were 3 and 5, respectively. The baby exhibits chest retractions and grunting. An image of the CXR is shown. Suggest further evaluation and management.
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Dr. Eric Dsouza
Pediatrician
· Pune
Left Diaphragmatic Hernia( Bochdalek) .manage fluid and electrolytes, ventilation, No bagging. Rule out cardiac abnormalities, pulm hypoplasia, ( expected) Chromosomal disorder. Ta ...read more
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