Question
How should neonatal respiratory distress syndrome be treated? The patient is a male born on the 18th of the month, at 37 weeks premature, has received two doses of surfactant treatment (one large and one small dose each time), and still requires the use of a ventilator.
Answer
After two doses of surfactant treatment, if the effects are not as desired, it is suggested to consider the possibility of pneumonia caused by intrauterine infection and to strengthen anti-infection treatment. Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, also known as aspiration distress syndrome, usually improves and recovers gradually with lung development. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much, but close observation of the condition changes and appropriate treatment should be provided.