A 22-year-old female delivered a term male baby via normal vaginal delivery. Immediately after birth, the neonatologist observed that the baby had a scaphoid abdomen, cyanosis, and respiratory distress. On examination, the neonatologist could hear the sound of the heartbeats of the baby, on the right side of his chest. Moreover, he found that that baby’s breath sounds were diminished on the left side.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the baby’s resuscitation? Administer IV bicarbonate Administer IV naloxone Initiate bag-and-mask intubation Intubate with an endotracheal tube (Answer is posted in the comment section below!) *This Case Challenge is from the Editorial Team of Docplexus and is meant for educational purposes only. ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure its accuracy, we…
