A newborn has a prenatally detected left lower-thoracic mass…
A newborn has a prenatally detected left lower-thoracic mass and signs of increased cardiac workload. The team is distinguishing bronchopulmonary sequestration from congenital pulmonary airway malformation and a bronchogenic cyst. Which CT angiographic finding would most strongly support sequestration?
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Within hours of surfactant treatment, a very preterm ventilated infant develops abrupt respiratory decompensation. Endotracheal suction returns copious frothy blood-tinged fluid that rapidly reaccumulates, and oxygen and pressure requirements increase. Which diagnosis best explains this change?
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A ventilated preterm infant suddenly develops marked desaturation and absent right-sided air entry. The endotracheal tube depth is unchanged, a suction catheter passes, and manual ventilation does not restore right-sided movement. Heart rate and blood pressure remain stable enough for rapid evaluation. Which bedside assessment should the NNP perform next while a portable radiograph is being arranged?
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