What Can Be Diagnosed Using a Neonatal Chest X-ray?
A neonatal chest X-ray can diagnose a variety of conditions, including:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Characterized by a lack of surfactant in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties. Pneumonia: Infection of the lungs that can be identified by infiltrates or consolidation on the X-ray. Pneumothorax: Presence of air in the pleural space, which can cause lung collapse. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): A defect in the diaphragm that allows abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity. Congenital Heart Defects: Structural abnormalities of the heart that may present with an abnormal heart silhouette or pulmonary vascular markings.
