A premature newborn boy (pregnancy 5, birth 1, gestation term-27 weeks) has irregular respiration of < 30 /min, after birth and SpO₂ of 70 %. Retractions of the pliable areas of the chest and expiratory groaning are observed. Without oxygen support, generalized cyanosis occurs. Auscultation reveals crepitus in the basal segments. There are no data on the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome in the baby What treatment tactics must be chosen in this case?

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Administer the surfactant preparation intratracheally 2 hours after birth
Provide artificial pulmonary ventilation with an Ambu bag and a mask
Provide oxygen therapy using an oxygen tent
Prescribe an antibacterial therapy
Administer the surfactant preparation intratracheally within the first 15 minutes after birth

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