Prior to the Introduction of Exogenous Surfactant, with Which Condition

question 7

Multiple Choice

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

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