Why would bag and mask ventilation be contraindicated in resuscitation of a neonate with CDH?
a. It results in air swallowing, which enlarges the stomach and compresses lung tissue.
b. It requires too much effort for the respiratory therapist to manually squeeze the bag.
c. The FIO2s delivered by the device can cause oxygen toxicity and ROP.
d. The high tidal volumes may result in pulmonary interstitial emphysema.
A
Bag and mask ventilation should not be used on a newborn with CDH. It could result in air swallowing, which expands the stomach and intestines and further compresses the affected lung.
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