Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2023
A baby with the gestation term of 30 weeks was born with the body weight of 1100.0 g. Three hours after birth, frequent apneas appeared, "gasping" type of breathing is observed, the heart rate is 98 /min. The Silverman score is 9 points. Additional oxygenation did not improve the child's condition. What must the doctor do next?
Answer options
- External cardiac massage
- Positive pressure ventilation of the lungs
- Tactile stimulation
- Tracheal intubation
- Artificial pulmonary ventilation
Correct answer
Positive pressure ventilation of the lungs
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