You are assessing a 26-week gestational age newborn immediately after birth.The newborn weighs 1200g.On assessment,you find the newborn has poor color,substernal retractions,nasal flaring,respiratory rate of 45 breaths/min,and heart rate of 140 beats/min.You note that it is difficult to ventilate the newborn with the bag mask.Which of the following agents would you recommend?

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Exogenous surfactants are clinically indicated for the treatment or prevention of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)in the newborn.This newborn is showing signs of impending RDS (prematurity,retractions,nasal flaring,poor lung compliance)and needs prophylactic administration of exogenous surfactant.Albuterol (a bronchodilator),and Solu-Medrol (a corticosteroid)are not indicated at this time.

You Are Assessing a 26-Week Gestational Age Newborn Immediately After