A newborn developed respiratory distress. Which of the following ors Respiratory distress syndrome?: (A) Onset of distress after 6 hrs of bih, (B) Air bronchogram on chest x-ray, (C) History of receiving antenatal coicosteroids, (D) Term bih
Answer is B. The chest x-ray of an infant with RDS is characterized by atelectasis, air bronchograms, and a diffuse reticular granular pattern commonly referred to as "ground glass". The chest x-ray may progress to a complete "white out" with severe disease. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition