Which of the following should be done early in the treatment of the nonvigorous infant with meconium aspiration syndrome?
a. Suctioning
b. Mask CPAP
c. Antibiotics
d. Vasopressors
ANS: A
In the presence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid, once delivery is complete and if the infant is depressed and requires intubation for resuscitation, an endotracheal (ET) tube should be inserted immediately, and suction should be applied directly to the ET tube.
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