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A male newborn is evaluated in the neonatal intensive care unit 22 hours after birth for rapid breathing. The infant was delivered at 3838 weeks gestation via elective cesarean delivery to a 2828-year-old primigravid woman. The mother's pregnancy was uncomplicated, and she did not experience labor prior to the procedure. Her group B Streptococcus screen was negative at 3636 weeks. The infant's Apgar scores were 88 and 99 at 11 and 55 minutes, respectively. Currently, the infant's temperature is 37.0∘C37.0^\circ\text{C} (98.6∘F98.6^\circ\text{F}), heart rate is 150150/min, and respiratory rate is 7474/min. Pulse oximetry is 91%91\% on room air. Physical examination reveals nasal flaring and mild intercostal retractions. Lung auscultation demonstrates clear breath sounds bilaterally without murmurs. A chest radiograph reveals hyperinflation, prominent perihilar vascular markings, and fluid in the interlobar fissures. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

  1. Provision of supportive care with supplemental oxygenCevap
  2. B
    Endotracheal administration of exogenous surfactant
  3. C
    Initiation of intravenous ampicillin and gentamicin
  4. D
    Administration of intravenous furosemide
  5. E
    Nebulization of albuterol

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Provision of supportive care with supplemental oxygen
The correct answer is the provision of supportive care with supplemental oxygen. This infant's presentation is classic for Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN). During fetal life, the lungs secrete fluid. The onset of labor stimulates catecholamine release, which shifts the pulmonary epithelium from fluid secretion to fluid absorption. Infants delivered via elective cesarean section without prior labor miss this physiologic signal, leading to retained fetal alveolar fluid. This presents shortly after birth with tachypnea, grunting, and retractions. The diagnosis is confirmed by a chest radiograph showing hyperinflation, prominent perihilar streaking, and fluid in the interlobar fissures. TTN is benign and self-resolving (typically within 1 to 3 days) as the fluid is gradually cleared by the pulmonary lymphatics. Supportive care, including supplemental oxygen to maintain adequate saturations, is the only required intervention.

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1
Identify the primary clinical syndrome and risk factors.
The patient is a term infant born via elective cesarean section (without labor) presenting with early-onset respiratory distress (tachypnea, retractions, nasal flaring).
Recognizing the presentation and the absence of labor is crucial, as labor triggers catecholamine release that helps clear fetal alveolar fluid.
2
Interpret the radiographic findings.
The chest radiograph shows hyperinflation, perihilar streaking, and fluid in the interlobar fissures.
These are the hallmark radiographic signs of retained fetal lung fluid, confirming the diagnosis of Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN).
3
Determine the appropriate management based on the diagnosis.
TTN is a benign, self-limiting condition that resolves as the lymphatic system absorbs the retained fluid.
Management is entirely supportive, typically requiring only supplemental oxygen or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) until the fluid is cleared within 24 to 72 hours.

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Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is caused by delayed resorption of fetal alveolar fluid, classically presenting in term or late-preterm infants delivered via cesarean section without prior labor. Diagnosis is supported by a chest radiograph showing fluid in the fissures and perihilar streaking, and management is strictly supportive.
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