A term baby with meconium aspiration syndrome is receiving mechanical ventilation per protocol.On the third day,the therapist observes that the FiO₂ requirement is increasing and both lung compliance and oxygenation index are worsening.What should be suggested at this time?

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A meta-analysis confirmed that surfactant replacement for MAS decreases the need for ECMO with a number needed to treat of 6.

A Term Baby with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Is Receiving Mechanical