Hyperinflation is noted on the chest radiograph of a patient with MAS. What sudden development(s) must be watched for?
1. PPHN
2. Pneumothorax
3. Cardiomegaly
4. Pneumomediastinum
a. 2
b. 2, 4
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 2, 3, 4
B
If an infant with MAS has air trapping, he or she can suddenly develop a pneumothorax (about 10% to 15% of the time) or pneumomediastinum. PPHN and cardiomegaly are slow to develop.
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