A neonate delivered at 38 weeks of gestation with a birth weight of 2.2 kg develops intolerance to feed/abdominal distension on the second day. Physical examination is unremarkable. Sepsis screen is negative. PCV is observed to be 72%. Which of the following represents the best management option –
A neonate delivered at 38 weeks of gestation with a birth weight of 2.2 kg develops intolerance to feed/abdominal distension on the second day. Physical examination is unremarkable. Sepsis screen is negative. PCV is observed to be 72%. Which of the following represents the best management option –
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A neonate delivered at 38 weeks of gestation with a birth weight of 2.2 kg develops intolerance to feed/abdominal distension on the second day. Physical examination is unremarkable. Sepsis screen is negative. PCV is observed to be 72%. Which of the following represents the best management option –
✓ Correct Answer: B. Partial Exchange Transfusion
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