A term infant 48 hours of age suddenly develops hypoxemia, irritability, and glucose and temperature instability. Which of the following statements are true?
A. Empiric antibiotic coverage for b-hemolytic Streptococci and Escherichia coli should be initiated
B. An intravenous infusion of prostaglandin E1 should be initiated immediately
C. Exogenous surfactant should be given immediately
D. The mortality rate for this child is approximately 50%
Answer:A
A term infant 48 hours of age suddenly develops hypoxemia, irritability, and glucose and temperature instability. Which of the following statements are true?
A. Empiric antibiotic coverage for b-hemolytic Streptococci and Escherichia coli should be initiated B. An intravenous infusion of prostaglandin E1 should be initiated immediately C. Exogenous surfactant should be given immediately D. The mortality rate for this child is approximately 50%