Prior to the introduction of exogenous surfactant, with which condition were preterm neonates most likely to develop pulmonary air leak syndrome?
a. Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS)
b. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
c. Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)
d. Apnea of prematurity
B
Prior to the introduction of exogenous surfactant, pulmonary air leak syndromes commonly occurred in preterm neonates with RDS on mechanical ventilation.
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A) Thin out the blood to minimize the amount of bleeding B) Fill the entire vascular space and cause urination C) Establish and maintain peripheral perfusion D) Raise the BP to 100 mmHg in all patients
Which one of the following statements about the AED and its use in the treatment of cardiac arrest is true?
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