Pneumothorax in the new born can be treated by _____________
Correct Answer: Needle aspiration
Description: *Presence of air in the pleural cavity is most common in babies with meconium aspiration syndrome and those being ventilated* Transillumination can help in diagnosis *Needle aspiration or chest tube drainage is a life saving procedure in this situation . Reference : op Ghai pg 167 , 9 th edition
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