Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Surfactant with CPAP
- Step 1: Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is treated with surfactant with CPAP.
Answer
Surfactant with CPAP.
Why not the others: 'Prophylactic oral antibiotics': they do not replace surfactant. 'Routine intravenous salbutamol': it does not treat surfactant deficiency. 'Supplemental oxygen alone': surfactant and CPAP are needed.
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