Air Leak
Our doctors will make the diagnosis after examining the baby, and with the help of blood tests and chest x-rays. Babies with RDS can be treated with Surfactant and supported with breathing devices, either a ventilator (breathing machine) or a CPAP device. Following recovery from this respiratory condition, the progress of the baby depends on his or her overall general condition.
Complication
Occasionally, when the baby has severe RDS, air may leak out of the airways and prevent the lung from expanding. This can be treated immediately by placing a tube into the lung cavity to drain out the air.